Milton strengthens into a Category 5 hurricane
TAMPA - Just days after Hurricane Helene's devastating impacts, another significant tropical threat to the United States is lurking in the Gulf of Mexico. AccuWeather experts are warning that Hurricane Milton will gain even more strength before plowing ashore in the west-central Florida Peninsula later this week. Impacts ranging from a devastating storm surge to major flooding from rain, damaging wind gusts, pounding surf and tornadoes are expected in Florida as Milton moves through during the middle of the week. Because of the risk, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency and is urging that preparations to protect life and property should begin immediately. “This is an unusual and extremely concerning forecast track for a hurricane approaching the Tampa Bay area,” warned AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter. “Milton could create an extreme and life-threatening storm surge. Please make sure your family and friends in this area are prepared." Rapid intensification has occurred…
7 Oct 00:00 · Inlandnewstoday