Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 4 storm that is expected to make landfall on west coast of Florida on night of Wednesday October 09, 2024. It is expected to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast, near Tampa and St. Petersburg. Currently at a speed of 145 mph with wind speed expected to reach a peak of 180 mph. Fifteen feet of storm surge is also anticipated to impact cities including Orlando, Clearwater, and Sarasota.
Evacuation from the coastal areas and low-lying regions have been initiated. Arrangements for shelters have been made for impacted residents. Schools, colleges, and airports have been closed. Emergency instructions to follow have been issued
President Biden have shown his concern for the affected Floridians and have cancelled his overseas trip as well.
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