Forecasters warn of torrential rain and flooding in state’s most destructive hurricane in 100 years
Florida is preparing for apocalyptic scenes as millions of residents flee their homes to escape Hurricane Milton, the most destructive to hit the state in 100 years.
Forecasters are warning of torrential rains, flash floods, and strong winds.
In the areas that will be at the center of Hurricane Milton, the water can reach up to 4.5 meters, covering everything.
Check out the impressive weather simulation of the US channel.
BREAKING: The storm surge for Hurricane Milton is expected to be 15 feet.
To give you an idea of ​​how deadly this is, here’s what 9 feet looks like:pic.twitter.com/0SxfrA9XK3 https://t.co/56ZLtpOIbi
— Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) October 8, 2024
Milton is expected to reach the Florida coast late Wednesday night.
It is currently located about 400 miles southwest of Tampa, with winds of 160 mph.
The new hurricane is expected to hit Florida as the US government warns that efforts to clean up everything left behind by Hurricane Helene could take years.
Source :Skai
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