Hurricane Milton Threatens Florida with Historic Storm Surge and Destruction

Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, expected to bring life-threatening storm surge and widespread damage as it approaches landfall.

• Hurricane Milton, currently a Category 5 storm, is projected to make landfall on Florida's west coast as a Category 4 hurricane, bringing 130 mph winds and a 15-foot storm surge.
• The National Hurricane Center warns of life-threatening conditions, including damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and potential tornadoes extending well beyond the forecast cone.
• More than 5.5 million people have been ordered to evacuate, marking the largest evacuation since Hurricane Irma in 2017, with severe traffic and fuel shortages complicating the process.
• Florida's governor has mobilized 8,000 National Guard members and extensive resources for search and rescue operations, with federal assistance approved by President Biden.
• The storm's impact is expected to be unprecedented, with comparisons drawn to major hurricanes from 1848 and 1921 in terms of potential storm surge and coastal flooding.

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