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Milton HE intensified again this Tuesday in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and again became Category 5 hurricane. The event is approaching the west coast of
Milton HE intensified again this Tuesday in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and again became Category 5 hurricane.
The event is approaching the west coast of Florida, where it is expected to occur Wednesday evening, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Satellite image shows the progress of Hurricane Milton before its expected arrival in Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico. Photo: Reuters
In its latest advisory, the NHC warned that “Florida residents should prepare” in their homes and evacuate if ordered by local authorities.
“Extremely dangerous” Hurricane Milton, which grew in size Tuesday as it approached Florida’s west coast, now has maximum sustained winds of 270 kilometers per hour (165 miles).
Sandra White prepares to evacuate her home with her partner Scott Pepperman and dog Bui ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival in New Port Richey, Florida, USA. Photo: Reuters
Florida’s densely populated west coast, still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helen less than two weeks ago, was bracing for Milton’s landfall in the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday.
The direct impact on the bay would be the first since 1921, when the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area was relatively quiet, especially compared to its current expansion.
“Milton has the potential to be one of the most destructive hurricanes to hit west-central Florida,” the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
The agency forecast storm surges of 3 to 4.5 meters along a stretch of coastline north and south of Tampa Bay, which would likely inundate low-lying areas. Rainfall levels are forecast to range from 127 to 254 millimeters or more, threatening flash flooding inland.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the state 8 thousand National Guard soldiers will be involved and is preparing trucks with supplies and equipment near where the hurricane is expected to make landfall.
“Now is the time to implement your plan (…) but time is running out,” he said at a news conference, where he urged residents to heed warnings from meteorologists and local evacuation orders. (EFE and Reuters)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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