Florida is on alert as Tropical Storm Milton forms in the Gulf, just days after Hurricane Helene
Florida is once again on high alert as Tropical Storm Milton forms in the Gulf, just days after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the state. The west coast is already extremely soggy, and the prospect of an additional 8+ inches of rain is a concerning thought. Trees are at risk of being uprooted, leaving a trail of destruction in their path. The timing couldn’t be worse, with debris and personal belongings still littering the streets from the previous storm.
Looking at the spaghetti models for Milton, the potential path of the storm is ominous. As someone who has experienced the wrath of numerous hurricanes on the Gulf Coast, including the infamous Hurricane Ian, seeing the GFS forecast showing a potential Category 2 or 3 hurricane hitting Florida is alarming.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker