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Florida Prepares for Major Evacuation as Hurricane Milton Approaches

The state braces for potentially catastrophic impacts with Milton expected to hit midweek, intensifying concerns following Hurricane Helene's devastation.

This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken at 4:50 p.m. EDT and provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Milton, center, off the coast of Mexico in the Gulf of Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.
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Overview

  • Hurricane Milton, currently a Category 1 storm, is forecasted to strengthen significantly before making landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast by Wednesday.
  • Florida is executing its largest evacuation since 2017, with over 500,000 people ordered to leave low-lying areas in anticipation of life-threatening storm surges and damaging winds.
  • Governor Ron DeSantis has mobilized National Guard troops and state resources to clear debris left by Hurricane Helene, which recently devastated parts of the state.
  • Emergency services are urging residents to heed evacuation orders, as significant flooding is expected, particularly in areas already affected by previous hurricanes.
  • Federal and state agencies are on high alert, with FEMA poised to address the compounded challenges posed by consecutive hurricanes in the region.