Florida's West Coast”>Hurricane Milton: Gulf Storm Threatens Florida's West Coast”>Hurricane Milton has left devastating consequences in Florida, causing extensive damage, widespread power outages and tornadoes that have caused deaths.
Milton made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast near Siesta Key on Wednesday night, with sustained winds of up to 120 mph (more than 190 km/h), according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Its passage not only produced storm surges and damaging winds, but also caused torrential rains in several parts of the state, which has caused significant flooding in areas of central and southwest Florida.
One of the most serious impacts has been the electricity outage that affects more than 2.6 million people throughout the state.
According to PowerOutage.us, more than a quarter of power connections in Florida have been disrupted, with some areas, such as the coastal counties of Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota, and inland Hardee County, almost completely in the dark.
Authorities have warned that it could take weeks to restore power to some areas due to the extent of the damage.
Wind advisory for Broward and Miami-Dade counties
Hurricane Milton has also generated tornadoes throughout the state, leaving several victims. In St. Lucie County, the sheriff confirmed the deaths of several people in a senior community after one of these tornadoes.
This situation has put state and federal authorities on high alert, with resources deployed to assist in recovery efforts.
Separately, a wind warning has been issued for Broward and Miami-Dade counties, where gusts of up to 40 mph are expected, which could exacerbate power outages and cause additional damage, including downed trees and other damage. unsecured objects.
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