Florida officials give evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton reaches Category 5
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Hurricane Milton intensifies to category five strength as it heads towards Florida
The "monster" storm is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday night or early Thursday.10 minutes ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton tracker: Category 5 storm an 'extremely serious threat' to Florida
Hurricane Milton strengthened on Monday to a Category 5 storm.37 minutes ago - Florida -
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FEMA Faces Severe Staffing Shortage As Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida
Fewer than 10 percent of the agency’s disaster workers are available to respond to Hurricane Milton and other calamities.46 minutes ago - Florida -
World - The Guardian
DeSantis reportedly refuses Harris’s calls as Florida braces for new hurricane
Aide says Republican governor is dodging contact with vice-president over Helene recovery because it ‘seemed political’. Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida is reportedly refusing calls about storm ...1 hour ago - Florida -
Business - Financial Times
Florida braces for Hurricane Milton as it strengthens to category 5 storm
US agencies warn of possible threat to life as second hurricane in as many weeks barrels towards southern state’s coast1 hour ago - Florida -
Business - Financial Times
Oil surges above $80 as conflict and storm spark supply fears
Hedge funds reverse short positions as market has surged nearly 20% from year-to-date low in the last month1 hour ago -
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Florida officials give evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton reaches Category 5
Florida officials are urging residents to evacuate as Hurricane Milton intensifies.2 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Florida meteorologist chokes up talking about Hurricane Milton
A south Florida meteorologist got emotional as he described the severity of Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm raging through the Gulf of Mexico on Monday that is expected to make landfall in the ...2 hours ago - Florida -
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Ahead of hurricane strike, Floridians should have a plan, a supply kit and heed evacuation advice
Emergency managers say having a plan and an emergency kit before Hurricane Milton strikes is paramount2 hours ago -
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Here's how many Category 5 hurricanes have hit mainland U.S.
While multiple hurricanes that made landfall in the U.S. peaked at Category 5, only four storms on record have done so at that intensity.2 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricane Milton now Category 5, threatens Florida: What to know
Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm Monday as Floridians brace for yet another major storm to make landfall this week. The storm comes less than two weeks after Hurricane ...3 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Will Milton make landfall as a Category 5 hurricane?
Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm on Monday, but will it stay that way?3 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton intensifies to category 5 as Florida braces for ‘major impacts’
Storm could make landfall on Wednesday as state prepares what could be biggest evacuation since 2017. Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified into a category 5 hurricane, just two days before it ...4 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton now Category 5 storm
Hurricane Milton has strengthened into a Category 5 storm as it barrels toward the U.S. threatening much of Florida's West coast with monumental surges and potential flooding. CBS News' Cristian ...4 hours ago -
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Public officials urge halt to the spread of rampant disinformation around Hurricane Helene
Republican and Democratic politicians and officials have in recent days resorted to pleading with people to stop spreading false information related to Hurricane Helene, with many saying that ...4 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Biden must immediately issue an evacuation order for Americans in Lebanon
With the violence only escalating, it’s likely a matter of days before commercial flights cease operations.5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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As Hurricane Milton Approaches, Florida Urges Residents to Evacuate
Officials urged residents in the expected path of the hurricane to heed evacuation orders as the state mobilizes resources to respond to the storm.5 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton strengthens to a Category 5 storm
Hurricane Milton has strengthened to a Category 5 storm as it approaches Florida's Gulf Coast and is expected to make landfall Wednesday. NBC News' Dana Griffin and Bill Karins report on the ...5 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Biden signs emergency declaration as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida
President Biden signed a disaster declaration Monday for Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches its coast, the second major storm to hit the state in recent weeks. Biden’s emergency declaration ...5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Hurricane Milton Reaches Category 4 and Could Hit Florida Wednesday
Two weeks after Helene hit the Florida coast, Hurricane Milton again threatens the state with another storm surge and more damage.7 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton strengthens to a Category 4 storm
Hurricane and storm surge watches are in effect for Florida’s Gulf Coast as Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall Wednesday. NBC News’ Melissa Parra reports how communities already affected ...7 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton now a Category 4 storm, headed for western Florida
Parts of western Florida already impacted by Helene are now bracing for Hurricane Milton, a storm that has rapidly intensified into a major Category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico. CBS News ...7 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton: Bucs evacuating Tampa as storm approaches, heading to New Orleans ahead of Week 6 game
The Buccaneers will spend the week in New Orleans8 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf as it heads toward Florida
Hurricane Milton is rapidly growing in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall Wednesday as a Category 3 storm in a part of western Florida still reeling from Hurricane Helene.9 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton forecasted to slam Florida as a dangerous Category 3 storm
The Weather Channel's Stephanie Abrams gives a look at Hurricane Milton's latest path as it heads toward Florida with an anticipated landfall Wednesday.9 hours ago - Florida -
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Eye Opener: Hurricane Milton to hit Florida less than 2 weeks after Helene devastated Southeast
Millions in Florida brace for another major hurricane, fewer than two weeks after Helene destroyed the Southeast, killed more than 230 people. Also, Israel marks one year since the Oct. 7 attacks ...9 hours ago - Florida