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NOS News•Thursday, 03:47•Updated Thursday, 11:10
<a href="https://www.archyde.com/prepare-for-hurricane-milton-gulf-storm-threatens-floridas-west-coast/" title="Prepare for Hurricane Milton: Gulf Storm Threatens Florida's West Coast”>Hurricane Milton‘s landfall in Florida last night spawned numerous tornadoes, resulting in fatalities. While casualty counts remain uncertain, emergency personnel report widespread devastation.
A senior living facility in St. Lucie, a city in eastern Florida, was completely destroyed. Rescue operations are actively underway. A municipal police official stated, “I cannot provide specific numbers, but the recovery of multiple victims is confirmed.”
The National Weather Service documented at least 27 tornadoes across Florida within the past 24 hours, issuing a record-breaking 125 tornado warnings—significantly exceeding the 69 warnings observed during Hurricane Irma in 2017.
The severe weather has plunged three million homes and businesses into darkness, while water service disruptions plague certain areas.
Hurricane Milton: A Trail of Tornadoes and Tragedy Across Florida
Florida is grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, a storm whose fury extended far beyond its initial hurricane force winds. The storm’s landfall unleashed a devastating swarm of tornadoes, leaving a trail of destruction and fatalities in its wake. While precise casualty figures remain unavailable, the sheer scale of the devastation is undeniable. [[1]] [[2]]
The destruction is widespread, with reports of complete devastation, such as the catastrophic collapse of a senior living facility in St. Lucie. Rescue workers are battling tirelessly to save lives amidst the rubble, confirming the recovery of multiple victims. A municipal police official, while unable to provide exact numbers, underscored the gravity of the situation. [[2]]
The National Weather Service’s data paints a stark picture: at least 27 tornadoes touched down across Florida in the past 24 hours, triggering a record-breaking 125 tornado warnings. This surpasses even the 69 warnings issued during the catastrophic Hurricane Irma in 2017, highlighting the unprecedented intensity of the tornado outbreak associated with Milton.
Beyond the immediate loss of life, millions are facing the harsh realities of a disrupted power grid. Three million homes and businesses are currently without electricity, adding another layer of hardship to the already dire circumstances. Water service disruptions are compounding the crisis in certain areas. [[1]] The full extent of the damage and the ultimate human cost of Hurricane Milton are still unfolding, but the early reports paint a grim and devastating picture of widespread destruction.
