Powerful Milton Makes Landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast
Powerful Hurricane Milton has made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast and the effects are already being felt. The city of St. Pete has seen up to 16 inches of rain, with 8 inches falling in just the last two hours. This storm has brought the second most tornado outbreaks in a single day since the 1886 Alabama outbreak. The emergency management director in Pinellas County, Cathie Perkins, has issued a strong warning urging residents to evacuate immediately, stating that this storm will be a knockout for those who experienced Hurricane Helene.
The impact of Hurricane Milton is evident, with tornado warnings and flash flooding causing significant damage and multiple fatalities.… Continue reading
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