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.

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.