October 10, 2024
MILTON COMES IN WITH TORNADOES AND LEAVES WITH FLOODING, DESTRUCTION – Hurricane Milton struck the west coast of Florida late Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Before it struck the coast, multiple tornadoes touched down, with one tornado reported killing 5 citizens. The storm surge appears to have been mercifully less than expected. So far, 12 are confirmed dead, but that number is expected to rise. 3 million people are reported without power.
At least 5 killed in St. Lucie County after tornado outbreak, official says – wptv.com
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — As many as five people were killed Wednesday after at least two confirmed tornadoes tore through St. Lucie County, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday afternoon.
Erick Gill, a spokesperson for the county, said first responders are conducting “response and recovery efforts” after the twisters touched down starting at approximately 4:30 p.m. as Hurricane Milton closed in on Florida.
Sheriff Keith Pearson confirmed Wednesday afternoon that “multiple” people were killed at the Spanish Lakes Country Club, a senior community off Spanish Lakes Boulevard near Fort Pierce.
‘Looters Meeting Shooters’ Could Spread Hurricane Milton’s Destruction – ammoland.com
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“Gov. DeSantis warns Milton looters could meet shooters in ‘Second Amendment state’,” Florida Politics reported Tuesday. The governor issued the warning while issuing preparedness updates for the approaching hurricane at the State Emergency Operations Center.
“If you go into somebody’s house after the storm passes, think that you’re going to be able to commit crimes, you’re going to get in really serious trouble,” DeSantis cautioned. “And quite frankly, you don’t know what’s behind that door in a Second Amendment state.”
That’s a continuation of “You loot, we Shoot” warnings DeSantis had issued for hurricanes Ian and Idalia in 2022 and 2023, the report reminds readers:
“At the end of the day, we are not going to allow lawlessness to take advantage of this situation. We are a law-and-order state, and this is a law-and-order community, so do not think that you’re going to go take advantage of people who’ve suffered misfortune.”
What to know about Hurricane Milton after it slammed Florida’s Gulf Coast – apnews.com
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Florida residents and officials began assessing widespread damage Thursday after powerful Hurricane Milton brought strong winds, heavy rains and tornadoes as it moved toward the Gulf Coast and then barreled across the state.
Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters that officials will have a better understanding of the extent of the damage as the day progresses. “The storm was significant but thankfully, this was not the worst-case scenario,” he said.
The storm has caused at least five deaths in a state where communities were still dealing with the damage from deadly Hurricane Helene two weeks ago.
The governor said the storm dumped up to 18 inches (45 centimeters) of rain in some areas, and officials reported completing dozens of high-water rescues.
Journalists covering Milton were sheltering in their car. Then came a meow. – The Washington Post
October 9, 2024
This morning, October 9, 2024, Hurricane Milton, currently a category 4 hurricane, is already impacting the state of Florida ahead of its anticipated collision course later tonight. An historic evacuation of affected counties has already taken place, with officials like the Tampa Bay Mayor warning people if they stay, they die. We will be tracking this event as it unfolds through our Hurricane Milton Report.
Hurricane Milton Live Updates: Florida Braces for Category 4 Storm – The New York Times
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Storm-weary residents of Florida’s Gulf Coast jammed roads and stewed in gas lines on Tuesday evening as they fled for safer ground ahead of Hurricane Milton. The Category 5 storm, with winds of 160 miles per hour, has prompted one of the largest evacuations in Florida history.
Tampa Bay braced for what could be its first direct hit from a major storm in more than a century as Milton barreled toward the region. “If you’re going to get out,” Gov. Ron DeSantis warned residents at a news conference, “get out now.”
UPDATE: Milton Explodes To CAT 5 Monster Storm (From CAT 2) in Under 3 Hours!– wltreport.com
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UPDATE: In a rapidly developing situation, Hurricane Milton in the Gulf is currently breaking records. In under 3 hours the already dangerous storm exploded from a CAT 2 to CAT 5 storm as it barrels towards the Florida coast.
10/07/24 11am Major Hurricane Milton Update
⚠️Now a Category 5 Hurricane
⚠️If the storm stays on the current track, it will be the worst storm to impact the Tampa area in over 100 years.
⚠️Please evacuate if told to do so.
⚠️Complete all prep before tomorrow night. #flwx pic.twitter.com/Cq9tJsfr2A— NWS Tampa Bay (@NWSTampaBay) October 7, 2024
This was the situation just as Milton sat on the verge of crossing the technical lines from a CAT 4 to a CAT 5, with winds only 2 mph shy of the CAT 5 rating – which it quickly surpassed just following this report:
Hurricane Milton is undergoing one of the fastest rapid intensifications ever observed in the Atlantic.
It is now a 155 mph Category 4 storm, just 2 mph shy of Category 5 status.
Not a single weather model predicted the storm would strengthen this quickly. pic.twitter.com/lqX76Ryvqv
— Colin McCarthy (@US_Stormwatch) October 7, 2024
Hurricane Milton is undergoing one of the fastest rapid intensifications ever observed in the Atlantic.
It is now a 155 mph Category 4 storm, just 2 mph shy of Category 5 status.
Not a single weather model predicted the storm would strengthen this quickly. pic.twitter.com/lqX76Ryvqv
— Colin McCarthy (@US_Stormwatch) October 7, 2024
Tampa Mayor Sounds the Alarm for Those in Evacuation Zones as Milton Approaches– www.westernjournal.com
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said Tuesday that Tampa residents have a life or death choice as Florida prepares for the coming of Hurricane Milton.
Noting that Tampa is currently predicted to have a 10 to 12-foot tidal surge, Castor said residents cannot expect to survive such an inundation.
“I can tell you right now they might have done that in others, there’s never been one like this,” Castor said in a CNN interview posted to YouTube.
“Helene was a wakeup call, this is literally catastrophic,” she added.
“And I can say without any dramatization whatsoever: If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you’re gonna die,” she said. CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins was taken aback by the warning, which the mayor said she has never given before.
Largest Evacuation Since 2017 Commences In Florida, Hurricane Milton Rapidly Intensifies– wltreport.com
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The state of Florida has initiated what’s likely the largest evacuation since 2017’s Hurricane Irma as Milton rapidly intensifies into a major storm.
“Florida state officials, along with emergency management, have announced that they are preparing for what could be the largest evacuation since Irma in 2017, as Hurricane Milton is expected to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane. Authorities are warning that this could be a catastrophic event, urging residents to take the situation seriously,” Rawsalerts wrote.
#BREAKING: Florida state officials, along with emergency management, have announced that they are preparing for what could be the largest evacuation since Irma in 2017, as Hurricane Milton is expected to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane. Authorities are warning that… pic.twitter.com/dTNw46Sd2r
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) October 6, 2024
“Major cities along Florida’s I-4 corridor are included in the forecast track for Milton, including Tampa and Orlando,” FOX Weather reports.
“Florida emergency management officials say the storm will likely lead to evacuations on a scale not seen in Florida since 2017 for Hurricane Irma,” the outlet added.
We’ve decided to stay— there are no flights out and driving North would put us in a potentially bad situation as so many are on the roads evacuating. #pray
“May be the largest evacuation Florida has seen since Hurricane Irma in 2017.” @KevinGuthrieFL (Florida Department of… pic.twitter.com/aIkEjCheS1
— NurseErin (@erin_bsn) October 7, 2024
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