09.10.2024 10:31
The U.S. National Weather Service has announced that Hurricane Milton, which is strengthening as it moves toward Florida from the Gulf of Mexico, could be the strongest hurricane in the last 100 years. People have started to evacuate the area.
NEW U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that Hurricane Milton, which is strengthening from the Gulf of Mexico and approaching the state of Florida, could be the "strongest" in the last 100 years. Federal and local authorities continue to issue warnings regarding Hurricane Milton, which is moving towards the Florida coast with a speed of up to 230 kilometers per hour. In a statement by the NWS, it was noted that "if Milton stays on its current path, it will be the strongest hurricane to hit Tampa Bay in 100 years."
THE AREA AFFECTED BY THE HURRICANE COULD BE UNDER WATER UP TO 5 METERS
The statement shared that the areas most affected by the hurricane could be submerged under water up to 3 to 4.5 meters and could lead to large ocean waves. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also mentioned in his latest statement that the state administration is allocating "unprecedented resources" to cope with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, while continuing to warn residents to "comply with evacuation orders."
IT HAS BEEN RECORDED THAT IT WILL AFFECT A DENSELY POPULATED AREA
According to the weather tracking website The Weather Channel, it is expected that the hurricane will reach the U.S. mainland late Wednesday night or Thursday morning, affecting a densely populated area that includes Florida's Tampa, Sarasota, and Fort Myers. The National Hurricane Center has reported that Hurricane Milton is "continuing to rapidly strengthen" in the Gulf of Mexico and has recently slowed down to a level, dropping to category 4 while continuing its path towards the Florida coast.