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Florida's worst hurricanes, including Helene, Ian and Michael

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Florida's worst hurricanes, including Helene, Ian and Michael

Rapid intensification is expected as Milton approaches Florida A hurricane expert explains where Severe Tropical Storm Milton is forming and how quickly it is strengthening. Further details, current watches and warnings, spaghetti models and expected impacts from Hurricane Milton can be found here. In a hurry? Here's what you need to know in a minute. […]

By John Fenwick

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

The storm surge threat from Hurricane Milton is increasing. Here's what to look for in Tampa Bay.

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The storm surge threat from Hurricane Milton is increasing. Here's what to look for in Tampa Bay.

Hurricane Milton has subsequently “intensified explosively” in the southern Gulf of Mexico. Way to Florida. Milton experienced rapid intensification, from a tropical storm to a strong one on Sunday morning Category 5 Hurricane in just 24 hours. Any public advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center will also make adjustments to the track of this […]

By John Fenwick

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Milton could soon be one of the strongest hurricanes in the United States

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Milton could soon be one of the strongest hurricanes in the United States

As Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, we take a look at some of the strongest storms to hit the U.S. and the devastation each brought. Hurricane Milton strengthened into a powerful Category 5 storm in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday with sustained winds of 170 mph (280 km/h) as it approached […]

By John Fenwick

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Here's how many Category 5 hurricanes have hit the U.S. mainland

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Here's how many Category 5 hurricanes have hit the U.S. mainland

The Hurricane season in the Atlantic starts on June 1st and lasts until November 30th. Over the past 30 years, there have been an average of seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes per year in the Atlantic basin. A major hurricane means a Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. The scale […]

By John Fenwick

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Hurricane Milton will be a strong Category 5 storm. What that means

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Hurricane Milton will be a strong Category 5 storm. What that means

Florida residents are preparing for Hurricane Milton Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 54 counties as Hurricane Milton approaches. Hurricane Milton is heading straight toward Florida, strengthening into a Category 5 powerhouse on Monday with sustained winds of 160 miles per hour before making landfall later this week. Milton is […]

By John Fenwick

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Has it become a Cat 6? Do we need a higher standard?

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Has it become a Cat 6? Do we need a higher standard?

Florida residents are preparing for Hurricane Milton Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 54 counties as Hurricane Milton approaches. (This story has been updated to add new information.) Hurricane Milton was just a tropical storm a day ago, but it strengthened incredibly quickly, forming a hurricane on Sunday afternoon and […]

By John Fenwick

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Maps show the track of Hurricane Milton as forecasters predict landfall in Florida this week

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Maps show the track of Hurricane Milton as forecasters predict landfall in Florida this week

Hurricane Milton On Monday, the storm strengthened into a strong Category 5 storm that is expected to hit Florida's Gulf Coast by midweek. The storm quickly intensified over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, although forecasters said they expected Milton to weaken slightly before making landfall. Shortly after 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Milton […]

By John Fenwick

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

See projected path, spaghetti models

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See projected path, spaghetti models

Possible Tropical Storm Milton is brewing in the Gulf Potential Tropical Storm Milton is forming in the Gulf. Fox – 35 Orlando Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 3 storm early Monday, as the storm is expected to threaten areas of the Florida Peninsula still recovering from Hurricane Helene. As of Monday morning, Milton was […]

By John Fenwick

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Category 3 storm is heading towards Florida

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Category 3 storm is heading towards Florida

Here's what we know now: Are hurricanes getting worse? Beryl was the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record and rapidly strengthened within two days. Here's what we now know about hurricanes. Hurricane Milton strengthened into a severe Category 3 storm early Monday and rolled across the Gulf of Mexico with sustained winds of 125 miles […]

By John Fenwick

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Pinellas County shuts off water supply to the barrier island

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Pinellas County shuts off water supply to the barrier island

TAMPA, Fla. – Water lines will be closed Tuesday morning to St. Pete Beach, a resort on a barrier island in Pinellas County, in preparation for Hurricane Milton. Pinellas County officials issued an order Sunday to evacuate about 6,600 patients from six hospitals, 25 nursing homes and 44 assisted living facilities. “If you are on […]

By John Fenwick

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024