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DeSantis on Hurricane Milton: ‘There's already been 116 tornado warnings with 19 confirmed touchdowns'
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis offered an update on Hurricane Milton, hours before it makes landfall in Florida. “It’s too late to evacuate safely.”
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Watch: Traffic cam captures tornado moving through St. Lucie
A traffic camera captured a massive tornado moving near St. Lucie, Florida on Wednesday.
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Here's what to know if you had Disney World tickets this week
The impending arrival of Hurricane Milton led Orlando’s popular theme to close their gates — a rare action speaking to the seriousness of the situation. Walt Disney World announced its theme parks, water parks and shopping district, Disney Springs, would all be closed through Thursday, Oct. 10. The Orlando area is the most visited destination in the United States due…
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The Waffle House Index: How it helps Southerners — and FEMA — judge a storm's severity
Golden hashbrowns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of maple syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods. But when hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, the hot meals and bold yellow signs of the local Waffle House provide another kind of comfort. If a Waffle House stays open in town, even in a limited capacity, neighbors are reassured that the...
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Biden on Hurricane Milton: ‘At this point evacuation is probably difficult'
President Biden addressed the nation on Wednesday hours before Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida.
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Trooper saves dog tied to fence as Hurricane Milton rolls in
A Florida highway trooper saved a dog Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival.
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Despite last-minute cleanup efforts, Helene's debris piles remain a threat during Hurricane Milton
Towers of trash left over from Hurricane Helene still littered the Florida landscape Wednesday as Hurricane Milton barreled toward the Gulf Coast and garbage haulers suspended efforts to remove the debris that could be dangerous in high winds.
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Tornado leaves overturned semi and snapped trees after it passes through I-95
A driver captured the damage left behind a tornado in Martin County, Florida.
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White House pledges support ahead of Hurricane Milton: ‘This storm will be catastrophic'
Hours before Hurricane Milton’s expected landfall in Florida, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre detailed federal efforts to support communities affected by the storm, including FEMA relief funds, food and water, and other emergency resources.
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Tampa Mayor: ‘Please, please, please' get out of harm's way
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor pleads for people to get out of harm’s way of Hurricane Milton by getting to shelters.
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‘Beyond ridiculous': Biden on disinformation from Trump, MTG on disaster relief
President Joe Biden addressed a series of false statements made over the past few weeks from former President Donald Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene about disaster relief from FEMA.
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Hurricane Milton latest: Landfall may coincide with high tide, raising risk
Monday morning saw Hurricane Milton rapidly intensify from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 over just 10 hours. At peak intensity, sustained winds were topping out at 180 mph and the central pressure fell to 897 mb. This is the fifth-lowest central pressure ever recorded in the history of the Atlantic Basin. Now Milton is nearing the west…
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Tampa Bay's Sunshine Skyway Bridge closed as winds pick up speed
The Florida Department of Transportation announced the closure of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in both directions.
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Gov. DeSantis: We are preparing for a ‘major hit' from Milton
Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an update on Hurricane Milton, hours before it’s expected to make landfall in Florida.
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How FEMA is reaching out to Spanish-speaking population to combat misinformation
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell explains how FEMA works with Spanish-speakers to help combat misinformation.
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FEMA administrator: We won't let misinformation become a distraction
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell says her team will not let misinformation online become a distraction during efforts to help hurricane victims.
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Four people, dog rescued after plane crashes evacuating Hurricane Milton
Four people and a dog were rescued from the water after a plane crashed just east of the St. Pete Pier on Tuesday, according to police.
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More Florida counties urge evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton; see latest orders here
Hurricane Milton continues its march toward Florida on Wednesday, and while it has weakened slightly, it still looks to be a very dangerous storm that could bring deadly storm surge and winds above 125 mph to the state’s Gulf Coast. Unlike Helene, this hurricane is on a path toward population centers, threatening to bring a 12-foot storm surge to Tampa…
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‘Major, major impact': When will Milton make landfall and how strong will it be?
Milton weakened slightly Wednesday to a category 4 hurricane and is expected to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf coast late Wednesday or early Thursday. “We must be prepared for a major, major impact to the west coast of Florida,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said. As of late Wednesday morning, the storm was about 190 miles southwest of Tampa with sustained…
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Remember Sandy? Here's why Florida's expected storm surge is so dangerous
Any New Yorker or New Jerseyean remembers all too well the deadly storm surge triggered by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The storm came ashore in late October of that year with hurricane-force winds around 90 mph, but it was the water that proved most dangerous. A 14-foot surge in New York Harbor topped the seawall in lower Manhattan and flooded…