Hurricane Milton looks menacing from space as it barrels towards Florida

The eye, a small yet terrifying feature, has gone through rapid power surge, which appears to be the latest example of a worrying climate trend.

In Short

• NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick captured breathtaking images
• The video reveals the storm's immense scale and power
• It is seen churning menacingly over the Gulf of Mexico.

From the vantage point of the International Space Station, Hurricane Milton appeared as a swirling titan of nature, its eye a pinhole surrounded by a tumultuous swirling storm as it churns through the Gulf of Mexico.

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick captured breathtaking images through the window of the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, revealing the storm's immense scale and power as it churned menacingly over the Gulf of Mexico.

WATCH HURRICANE MILTON LOOKS ANGRY FROM SPACE

The eye, a small yet terrifying feature, has gone through rapid power surge, which appears to be the latest example of a worrying trend, scientists said, with climate change not only fuelling more powerful storms, but doing so more quickly.

Encircled by towering clouds, the eyewall unleashed winds reaching 180 mph, creating a spectacle of nature's raw energy. Dominick described the sight as "nothing short of astronomical," struggling to find words to convey the storm's intensity and rapid transformation from a Category 1 to a Category 5 hurricane in mere hours.

As Milton barreled toward Florida, evacuation orders were issued for coastal cities like Tampa and Sarasota.

The impending storm threatened life with surges projected to reach up to 15 feet. Residents had already begun evacuating, heeding warnings from local officials and President Biden, who urged immediate action for safety.

The ISS provided a unique perspective on this climatic phenomenon, with external cameras capturing timelapse footage that showcased Milton's rapid intensification. The swirling mass of clouds and lightning flashes presented an awe-inspiring yet terrifying view of nature’s fury.

As the storm approached landfall, its powerful presence points to not just breathtaking phenomena but also the brute destructiveness of our planet’s weather systems.

From space, Hurricane Milton was not just a storm, but also a vivid illustration of Earth's volatile atmosphere.