Tropical Storm Milton tracker: Major hurricane forecast to slam Florida
Tropical Storm Milton formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday as forecasters expect the storm to quickly strengthen into a major hurricane over the next few days. Milton is expected to rapidly intensify over the next 36 hours and could be a major Category 3 hurricane when it reaches the west coast of the Florida peninsula mid-week,
Hurricane Milton forecast: Worst case scenario with cataclysmic storm surge beyond Helene
It’s hard to find much of a forecast cause for optimism. Milton will combine a generational surge threat to west-central Florida with widespread wind impacts and flash flooding.
More deadly than wind, storm surge from Hurricane Helene could be devastating
Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore. The areas in the path of Hurricane Helene are more susceptible to surge than other parts of Florida's coast.
Hurricane Helene storm surge spared few areas along the Gulf Coast in epic, terrible event
Helene's damaging winds extended as far as 345 miles from its center making it one of the largest storms this century.
Live updates: Tropical Storm Helene nears hurricane strength in Caribbean on trek to Florida
Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.
As FEMA Prepares for Hurricane Milton, It Battles Rumors Surrounding Helene Recovery
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Hurricane Milton surging toward Tampa; landfall likely tonight: Live updates
Tampa, with a metropolitan area that is home to over 3 million people, has not had a direct hit by a major hurricane in more than 100 years.
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Live updates: Biden says Hurricane Milton could be one of Florida’s worst storms in a century
The powerful and dangerous Hurricane Milton is expected to make Wednesday landfall in Florida. Follow live updates.
Hurricane Milton Headed for Landfall: What to Know
Hurricane Milton continues to progress toward Florida’s western Gulf coast, where it is projected to make landfall on Wednesday night — bringing high levels of storm surge, wind and rain to a region still reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene a little over a week ago.
Tracking map: Here’s where Hurricane Milton is forecast to hit Florida
Regardless of where the storm hits directly, much of the central portion of Florida is at risk of flash flooding, destructive wind and possible tornadoes.
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