Hurricane Milton nears Florida, evacuations urgent
“Everybody in Tampa Bay should assume we are going to be ground zero,”
9 Oct 15:49 · Africanews
Opinion | All eyes on Hurricane Milton
Both local and national coverage are ramping up as the historic storm approaches the Gulf Coast of Florida
8 Oct 11:30 · Poynter
Residents evacuate as Florida braces for the arrival of Hurricane Milton
Two weeks after Hurricane Helene stormed through the southeast of the United States, Floridians on Wednesday rushed to secure their homes and leave as incoming Hurricane Milton was labelled a Category…
9 Oct 02:08 · France 24
Florida residents flee state, brace for impact of Hurricane Milton
TAMPA, Florida: Florida residents fled or just hunkered down in the final hours Wednesday (Oct 9) before massive Hurricane Milton pummels the state, as government emergency relief efforts were dragged to the center of the US election. Ferocious winds and tidal surges are expected to inundate the heavily
9 Oct 19:11 · CNA
Warnings to flee as Hurricane Milton begins to lash Florida
Milton has fluctuated in intensity as it approaches Florida
9 Oct 18:31 · BreakingNews.ie
Hurricane Milton: 'There's going to be loss of life' - Florida reporter
A local journalist hunkered down in Florida's Tampa Bay said he's never seen anything like Hurricane Milton, and was "scared for the aftermath".
10 Oct 00:52 · RNZ
Photos show Florida preparations and evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton
Local authorities said Wednesday that Floridians only have a few hours left to evacuate ahead of Milton, which is currently a Category 4 hurricane.
9 Oct 14:53 · 5 NBCDFW
Florida Braces for 'Potentially Destructive' Hurricane Milton
The southeastern U.S. state of Florida braced Wednesday for the arrival of powerful Hurricane Milton amid warnings of heavy rains, strong winds and life-threatening storm surge. Forecasters said the center of the storm was expected to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday along...
9 Oct 21:19 · Voice of America
Hurricane Milton makes landfall on Florida's west coast; millions ordered to evacuate
Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key Florida on Wednesday as Category 3 storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Milton was located about 115 miles (185 km) southwest of Orlando Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (205 kph), the Miami-based forecaster said. As many as two million…
9 Oct 19:15 · Japan Today
Florida man straps his entire house down ahead of Hurricane Milton
Tampa resident Mohammed Nijem recently went viral after local news outlet Spectrum Bay News 9 shared an image of the extreme preparations that he took ahead of Hurricane Milton to X.
9 Oct 20:29 · Mail Online
As Hurricane Milton Approaches, Communities Repair and Prepare
In the wake of one hurricane and the looming shadow of another, millions find creative ways to face a crisis.
8 Oct 23:27 · Atlas Obscura
Watch Live on Dozens of Webcams as Hurricane Milton Hits Florida
Being able to watch in real time is both awesome and horrifying.
9 Oct 17:35 · Peta Pixel
T-Mobile mobilizes emergency response as hurricane Milton nears Florida
T-Mobile activates emergency plan for Hurricane Milton. Learn how the company is ensuring reliable communication during the powerful storm.
9 Oct 12:00 · Android Headlines
Hurricane Milton marches across central Florida as state braces for potential catastrophe
Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast on Wednesday, whipping up deadly tornadoes, destroying homes and provoking flash floods and power outages as it began its eastward march across the state. The storm made landfall around 8:30 p.m. EDT as a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of…
10 Oct 03:20 · Japan Today
Florida authorities rescue dog tied to pole in path of Hurricane Milton
Video shows the moment a Florida state trooper rescued a scared dog who was tied to a pole nearly submerged in water in an area that was in the path of Hurricane Milton.
9 Oct 21:45 · ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay
Millions of people evacuated as Hurricane Milton - the 'worst storm in 100 years' - hits US
US President Joe Biden has warned the incoming storm could be the worst in 100 years as millions are evacuated and flights cancelled
9 Oct 19:01 · ChronicleLive
As Hurricane Milton approaches, eyes turn to FEMA
FEMA's Administrator Deanne Criswell says on Tuesday the agency is prepared to meet the needs of people in Milton's path
8 Oct 20:49 · Voice of America
Hurricane Milton’s Insane Scale As Seen From Space
Remarkable scale of Milton as seen from space.
8 Oct 20:04 · Peta Pixel
"Preparing for the worst and hoping for the best": Brits in Florida brace themselves for Hurricane Milton
“It’s terrible. It’s really terrible."
9 Oct 20:28 · Manchester Evening News
Hurricane Milton 'worst storm in 100 years' as flights cancelled and millions evacuated
Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld are set to close ahead of the 160mph winds
9 Oct 17:00 · Birmingham Live
'Time to shelter', warns NWS as Hurricane Milton nears Florida and window for evacuation ends
The National Weather Service has said it is "time to shelter" as Hurricane Milton hurtles towards Florida's West Coast.
9 Oct 20:49 · LBC
Hurricane Milton: Biden urges those who have not evacuated to seek shelter as storm approaches Florida
Officials have repeatedly warned those in danger zones to seek safe shelter.
9 Oct 22:05 · TheJournal.ie
Biden condemns ‘un-American’ ‘lies’ about federal storm response as Hurricane Milton nears Florida
President Joe Biden blasted his predecessor for spreading an “onslaught of lies” about how the federal government is handling the damage from Hurricane Helene as another hurricane, Milton, was on the verge of making landfall in Florida.
9 Oct 15:27 · The Seattle Times
A Florida man riding out Hurricane Milton on his boat alarms TikTok and local officials
Joseph Malinowski, now known on TikTok as “Lieutenant Dan,” told NBC News that he'll only leave his boat if it begins to break apart in the storm.
10 Oct 00:42 · 5 NBCDFW
Sun Princess cruise tries to outrun Hurricane Milton
The Sun Princess was due to dock in Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, yesterday but after increasing warnings for Hurricane Milton across Florida the ship stayed off the coast.
9 Oct 17:53 · Mail Online
Hurricane Milton safety guidance from American Lung Association
As Florida residents brace for the landfall of Hurricane Milton on Wednesday night, the American Lung Association is offering guidance for those with chronic lung conditions.
9 Oct 22:18 · Fox News
The Entire Internet Is Wondering If This Strapped Down House In Florida Will Survive Hurricane Milton
We 100% need a post-storm update about this house.
9 Oct 16:19 · BuzzFeed
“World’s Worst Influencer” Refuses To Evacuate Florida Home Despite Hurricane Milton Warnings
Influencer Caroline Calloway adamantly told her followers that she wouldn’t be evacuating her home in Florida despite all the warnings about Hurricane Milton.
9 Oct 17:48 · Bored Panda
Ireland issues US travel alert ahead of "extremely dangerous" Hurricane Milton
Irish officials are urging citizens in Florida, which is under widespread evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Milton, to heed local instructions.
9 Oct 00:06 · IrishCentral
Hurricane Milton is historically and disturbingly strong, and it’s barreling toward Florida
Just days after Hurricane Helene ravaged through parts of the US, an even bigger one might be lining up.
8 Oct 15:19 · ZME Science
Here’s Why Hurricane Milton Is Sucking Water Out of Tampa Bay
The effect is called a reverse storm surge, but it won’t last, and the water could come rushing back.
10 Oct 01:42 · NY Times
People Are Getting Emotional Over This Scientist's Ashes Being Dropped In The Eye Of Hurricane Milton
"What a spectacular way to send off one of their own."
9 Oct 18:13 · BuzzFeed
Florida residents refusing to flee hurricane Milton told to write their names in permanent ink on their arm
Florida’s Attorney General has told people who are refusing to evacuate for Hurricane Milton to write their name in permanent marker on their arm so that their bodies can be more easily identified.
9 Oct 10:40 · LBC
Floridians flee looming catastrophe as Hurricane Milton approaches
Floridians on Wednesday had one final day to evacuate or hunker down ahead of the category 5 Hurricane Milton, potentially one of the most destructive ever to hit the Gulf Coast of Florida.
9 Oct 06:00 · SowetanLIVE
Floridians flee looming catastrophe as Hurricane Milton approaches
Floridians on Wednesday had one final day to evacuate or hunker down ahead of the Category 5 Hurricane Milton, potentially one of the most destructive ever to hit the Gulf Coast of Florida. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington DC.
9 Oct 04:31 · France 24
Video: Floridians brace for Hurricane Milton; cover homes, cars with plastic
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay described Milton as "a historic storm for the west coast of Florida".
9 Oct 13:52 · India Today
'I'm not panicked': British family heads to Florida for Disneyworld holiday - despite Hurricane Milton warnings
A British holidaymaker flew his family out to Florida this week for a Disneyworld trip - despite widespread warnings about Hurricane Milton.
9 Oct 16:03 · LBC
North Texas organizations mobilizing to help people affected by Hurricane Milton
For people unable to evacuate, help will be available after the storm, thanks to North Texas organizations like Texans On Mission.
9 Oct 22:08 · 5 NBCDFW
Passengers on UK cruise ship 'stranded' miles from shore ahead of Hurricane Milton
The Sun Princess cruise ship is 'stranded' five-miles from the Florida shore
9 Oct 18:18 · Birmingham Live
FTC gets 'troubling reports' of price gouging for essentials ahead of Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approaches landfall in the U.S., the Biden administration is warning consumers of the risk of fraud and price gouging.
9 Oct 17:57 · CNBC
I spent $1.25 million on a 'hurricane-proof' home in Milton's path. I'm not evacuating.
In 2022, William Fulford spent $1.25 million on a Florida home he believes is "hurricane-proof."The retired homebuilder feels confident the home
9 Oct 21:44 · Business Insider Nederland
Cities affected so far and Florida’s airspace closure as Hurricane Milton arrives on the night of October 9, 2024
On the night of October 9, 2024, Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida’s west coast, bringing with it a considerable threat due to strong winds and potential for devastating floods. With winds reaching up to 120 mph, Milton struck Siesta Key as a Category 3 hurricane, resulting in mass evacuations and emergency preparations across several […]
9 Oct 00:00 · Mix Vale
T-Mobile and Starlink switch on direct-to-cell service for Hurricane Milton-affected areas
Higher than a hurricane: The fastest phone carrier and only major satellite broadband provider enable direct-to-cell service to those in Milton's path
9 Oct 23:43 · Android Police
Hurricane Milton Live Updates: Nearly 2 Million Without Power As Storm Triggers Tornadoes And Flooding
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota County as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday night.
9 Oct 00:00 · Forbes
From Las Vegas, Allegiant crews prepare for Hurricane Milton’s wrath
In the darkened Allegiant Operations Control Center in Las Vegas, airline’s workers prepare to minimize damage from Hurricane Milton.
9 Oct 14:00 · Las Vegas Review-Journal
Irishwoman in Hurricane Milton's eye not evacuating as she says 'sky's dark, no birds - it's coming'
Florida residents in the path of the hurricane were urged to leave before 2pm today, or they are "going to die".
10 Oct 04:00 · Irish Mirror
Hurricane Milton: Terrified dog left tied to pole rescued by quick-thinking cops
A terrified dog could be seen up to its stomach in water, after being tied to a fence post and left for dead while Category 5 Hurricane Milton barrels towards the central belt of Florida
10 Oct 02:13 · The Mirror
As Milton Bears Down, the Entire State of Florida is on High Alert
Despite repeated tropical storms, the nation’s third most populous state continues to attract more newcomers and sees no end to development.
9 Oct 19:01 · NY Times
Hurricane Milton Threatens Tampa Bay with Potential Devastation: Mandatory evacuation
Hurricane Milton poses a severe threat to Florida. Evacuation orders for 11 counties include up to 5.9M residents.
9 Oct 10:16 · LARED21
Met Éireann monitoring Hurricane Milton as it sets course across Atlantic: 'We're keeping an eye on it'
The potentially deadly storm is expected to make its way across the ocean after wreaking havoc in Florida on Wednesday and Thursday
9 Oct 19:00 · Irish Mirror
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