www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2024-10-07 13:49:20

SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified into a category 5 storm with winds at 160 mph, setting records as the strongest October storm in the Gulf. It is expected to remain a category 5 until Tuesday before weakening to a category 4 and making landfall in Florida late Wednesday or early Thursday, likely around Tampa. While Florida braces for significant impacts, North Carolina will experience minimal effects due to a cold front that has moved through the area, leading to cooler temperatures and only breezy conditions with gusts up to 30 mph later in the week.

The latest path from the National Hurricane Center shows that we will be hundreds of miles north and west of the storm Thursday, and it is a smaller storm than Helene was.

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2024-10-07 13:03:59

SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton is rapidly intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico and heading towards Florida’s Gulf Coast, prompting emergency orders in 51 counties. Just 11 days after Hurricane Helen devastated the same area, residents are frantically filling sandbags to prepare for potential flooding. Forecasters warn of record storm surges between 8 to 12 feet, surpassing Helen’s surge of 6 to 8 feet. Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered landfill sites to remain open 24/7. FEMA is already on the ground responding to Helen’s impact and preparing for Milton, while President Biden has dispatched 500 active-duty troops to North Carolina for recovery efforts.

Hurricane Milton has exploded into a Category 5 storm within just hours, with max winds of 160 mph.

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Elyse Apel | The Center Square – 2024-10-07 13:01:00

SUMMARY: With in-person early voting in North Carolina set to begin in 10 days, the State Board of Election has unanimously passed a resolution to assist the 13 counties most affected by Hurricane Helene. The storm has caused over 230 deaths and immense destruction in southeastern states, notably in western North Carolina. The resolution allows affected counties to modify early voting plans and Election Day precincts to ensure voting access. Displaced voters can drop off absentee ballots in different counties. The board emphasizes the importance of ensuring voter access while maintaining election integrity. Collaborative efforts continue to meet voting needs amidst recovery efforts.

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