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Hurricane Milton: expected to be one of the worst natural disasters in American history
SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton is set to make a historic landfall in Florida tonight, with catastrophic storm surges expected along the coast and significant wind damage likely far from the center. The Category 4 storm, with 155 mph winds, is anticipated to strike between Tampa Bay and Fort Myers, moving just south of Orlando before exiting the Treasure Coast. While some wind shear may be affecting the hurricane, the potential for devastation remains high due to extensive rain, tornado warnings, and storm surges estimated at 10 to 20 feet. This storm could become one of the worst natural disasters in American history.
Meteorologist Dylan Federico shows live pictures of beaches that are expected to be hit hard by Milton. Landfall is predicted to occur late tonight… FOX 4 is watching as the storm moves slightly south towards Sarasota.
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Hurricane Milton remains Category 5 monster as it eyes Florida
SUMMARY: Florida’s West Coast, from Tampa to Fort Myers, is preparing for Hurricane Milton, now a category five storm. With landfall expected overnight Wednesday, businesses are boarding up and gas stations are overwhelmed by evacuees. Eleven counties, home to 6 million residents, are under mandatory evacuation orders due to life-threatening conditions, including up to a foot of rain and 15 feet of storm surge. Emotional strain is evident as many face a second hurricane in two weeks. Despite warnings, some are reluctant to evacuate. The hurricane hunters are collecting critical data, revealing the storm may weaken to a category four at landfall.
Much of Florida’s West Coast is bracing for Hurricane Milton. The monster storm upgraded again to a Category Five Tuesday afternoon.
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KHOU 11 Meteorologist Pat Cavlin takes deep dive into Hurricane Milton as storm approaches Florida
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Pat Cin provides an evening update on Hurricane Milton, a historic storm threatening Florida with wind speeds at 165 mph and a pressure drop to 92 mbars. With satellite imagery showing intense convection, the hurricane is expected to move northeast, impacting areas from Tampa Bay to Fort Myers. Despite potential weakening to Category 3 before landfall late Wednesday, Milton is projected to expand, increasing storm surge risks to 10-15 feet in Tampa Bay. Evacuations are urged as this storm could pose significant flooding and wind damage across the state. Residents are reminded to prepare and heed evacuation orders.
KHOU 11 Meteorologist Pat Cavlin takes a deep dive into Hurricane Milton, including its path and what’s driving intensity, as the Cat. 5 storm approaches Florida.
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Abbott: ‘The world cannot have peace until Hamas is gone’ | Texas
SUMMARY: At a commemorative event marking the October 7 terrorist attack against Israel, Texas Governor Greg Abbott reaffirmed the state‘s strong support for Israel’s right to self-defense and the elimination of Hamas. He highlighted the resilience of the Israeli people amid ongoing attacks from Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran. Abbott, who visited Israel shortly after the attacks, urged the return of American hostages and emphasized Texas’s legislative actions against entities supporting Iran and BDS. He stated, “The world cannot have peace until Hamas is gone,” and called for continued U.S. support for Israel while enhancing protections for the Jewish community in Texas.
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