2024-10-10 06:00:00
Milton Category 3 hurricane makes landfall in Florida on Wednesday “Extremely dangerous”According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), deadly storm surges, extreme winds and flash flooding are possible. Hours later, the agency confirmed that the cyclone had lost some of its initial intensity. Downgraded to Category 2but it left a shocking postcard: flooded streets, downed trees, damaged facilities, millions of customers without power and areas that remain impassable.
“Data shows that the eye of Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key in Sarasota County on the west coast of Florida.“, they said from the NHC at 8:30 p.m.
As the strong wind approaches 200 kilometers per hour, abundant rainfallMilton’s arrival along the coast is the fifth hurricane to make landfall in the United States in 2024, surpassing all hurricanes reported between 2021 and 2023.
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The strong winds raged, causing countless Physical damage to abandoned streets in Siesta Key and other coastal towns Examples include Naples, Fort Meyers, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater, which also has a significant impact on the city of Tampa even though it’s not on the ocean.
In Sarasota, Florida, many residents left the area after authorities issued evacuation orders. Gusty winds in the area blew away windows from coastal buildings, leaving streets deserted and trees leaning.
The city overlooks the bay that connects to the Gulf of Mexico. Proximity to the water is one of its greatest attractions and a major cause of concern, Given that the storm surge height caused by Milton may reach 4.50 meters.
Heavy rains, flooding and millions of homes without power
Although Milton was reclassified as a Category 3 hurricane this afternoon and later to a Category 2, meteorologists estimate Can reach a more powerful levelTherefore, the extent of damage to the territory that was severely attacked by “Helen” a few days ago is still unknown.
Tampa Bay, previously attacked by the impetuous “Helen” and now attacked by Milton, created a shocking spectacle The waves are up to 8 meters high.
At the same time, around 1.6 million Florida homes and businesses without power That number is expected to increase as Milton continues to produce life-threatening storm surges, heavy rains and damaging winds that will last until at least Thursday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.
In fact, the Tampa Weather Bureau issued Wary of floods that could affect around 2 million people Rainfall amounts of between 15 and 30 centimeters are a worrying situation and are expected to occur “Life-threatening” flooding in streams, creeks, urban areas, roads, streets and underpassesexpanded by television networks CNN.
“Now is the time to shelter. Emergency teams are ready to go as soon as weather conditions permit.” Search and rescue efforts will begin before dawn to save liveswill continue as long as necessary,” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared.
Big storm spawns tornado before landfall in Milton
Moments before Milton landed, several tornadoesleaving a trace Destruction in Broward, Collier, Hendry and Palm Beach counties.
Insured losses are likely to be at least tens of billions of dollars and may even exceed $75 billion.
Although they have yet to release an official report on the number of victims, the president Joe Biden He was briefed on Milton’s “initial impact,” according to the White House.
Milton unleashes his rage Just two weeks after another major hurricane, Helen, hit Florida and other southeastern statesat least 235 people died, and emergency teams are still providing assistance.
One-legged man living on boat refuses to evacuate due to Hurricane Milton: ‘Just like Noah and his ark, I’ll be fine’
In Mexico, Helen caused minor damage to the coast but left dozens of fishermen adrift.
On Wednesday, Mexican authorities announced that four fishermen had been rescued and taken to a safe port in Yucatan state after surviving 12 days on the high seas, despite At least 12 people are still missing.
According to some experts, Both hurricanes bear the signature of climate changeExtreme events caused by fossil fuel burning, deforestation and other human activities are making such extreme events increasingly common and devastating.
Looking ahead, Milton is expected to head across the Atlantic, targeting the Orlando resort home to Walt Disney World.
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