Hurricane expert on Milton, first responders prepare for storm
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Hurricane Milton tracker: Monster storm pummels Florida after landfall
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane on Florida's west coast near Siesta Key.8 minutes ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton live updates: storm makes landfall in Florida as officials warn of ‘life-threatening storm surge’
National Hurricane Center also warns of extreme winds and flash flooding, after storm came ashore south of Tampa. Full report: Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida Some locals choose to ...15 minutes ago - Florida -
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Live Updates: Hurricane Milton makes landfall over Florida
Hurricane Milton has made landfall along Florida's west coast.15 minutes ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as Category 3 storm
The NHC said the storm had sustained winds of up to 120 mph as it warned of a life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding.1 hour ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton makes landfall as Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, Florida
Hurricane Milton made landfall at 08:30 p.m. ET as a Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, Florida. As it moves across the state, NBC News' Stephanie Gosk and meteorologist Bill Karins report how the ...1 hour ago - Florida -
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Tampa hospital uses AquaFence to prepare for Hurricane Milton
Tampa General Hospital, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, is preparing to continue normal operations during Hurricane Milton.1 hour ago -
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Storm chaser talks about what he saw on mission into Hurricane Milton's eye
Lead pilot of the NOAA Hurricane Hunters Josh Rannenberg diligently monitors Milton's trajectory, anticipating its historic and potentially life-threatening impact.1 hour ago -
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Does the US have the money to respond to Milton?
Some Republicans claim the White House is prioritising funding for foreign countries over hurricane victims – what are the facts?1 hour ago -
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Hospitals and Nursing Homes Close or Put Up Flood Barricades
Medical facilities in Florida have plenty of experience with hurricanes, but officials are aware that Milton may bring more damage than past storms.2 hours ago -
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How to help Hurricane Milton survivors after the storm
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."2 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton Shows How a Storm’s Category Doesn’t Tell the Full Story
Milton’s reclassification to a Category 3 storm suggests it is weakening, but the scale accounts only for wind speed and not hurricane size, storm surge heights, or rainfall—which are all ...2 hours ago -
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Florida official on Hurricane Milton preparations, predictions
Temple Terrace Mayor Andy Ross discussed the city's preparations for Hurricane Milton as it continues to recover from Hurricane Helene. Officials say the storm will bring life-threatening ...3 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton downgraded to category 3 but risk-to-life warnings remain in place – live updates
This blog is closing down – you can follow all the latest in our new blog here . Here is some footage from the town of Treasure Island in Florida, which shows already deserted streets as ...3 hours ago -
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Growing political storm over federal hurricane response
The political storm intensified over the federal government's hurricane response. Vice President Harris criticized former President Trump for pushing false claims about FEMA disaster relief money. ...3 hours ago -
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How the Coast Guard is preparing for Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, federal officials are preparing for quick responses after the storm sweeps through the state. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Douglas M. Schofield joins CBS News ...3 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton dips to Category 3 storm
Milton has weakened into a Category 3 hurricane as its wind speeds fluctuate off the coast of Florida. CBS News' David Yeomans, Cristian Benavides and Manuel Bojorquez have the latest. Plus, Trish ...4 hours ago -
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Photos show Florida preparations and evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton
Local authorities said Wednesday that Floridians only have a few hours left to evacuate ahead of Milton, which is currently a Category 4 hurricane.5 hours ago - Florida -
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FEMA has enough money to respond to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is not at risk of running out of money and being unable to support survivors in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, despite misinformation that has ...6 hours ago -
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Florida zoo prepares for Hurricane Milton
ZooTampa at Lowry Park has taken into account Florida's history of hurricanes as keepers prepare for Milton to approach the state. Tiffany Burns, the zoo's senior director of animal programs, joins ...6 hours ago - Florida -
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How residents with medical concerns should prepare for Hurricane Milton
Florida residents hoping to ride out Hurricane Milton as it batters the state may have medical needs to account for before the storm arrives. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has ...6 hours ago -
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Hurricane expert on Milton, first responders prepare for storm
Several tornadoes have touched down in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the state's west coast. CBS News meteorologist and hurricane expert David Yeomans is tracking the storm, and Danny ...6 hours ago -
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Why Hurricane Milton became so intense so fast — and why more storms may do the same
Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday in the Tampa, Fla., region after undergoing a rapid intensification this week that saw it become the third-fastest storm on ...8 hours ago -
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No, Hurricane Milton was not 'engineered'
Social media is awash with bogus claims that Hurricane Milton has been “engineered”. What are the facts?9 hours ago -
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Latest Hurricane Milton forecast
Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida as the state braces for what's predicted to be an historic storm. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast.9 hours ago -
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How Orlando hospitals are preparing for Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton churns toward Florida's Gulf Coast, Orlando's hospitals are preparing for the storm. Eric Alberts, assistant vice president of emergency management for Orlando Health, joined ...9 hours ago -
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What to know about Hurricane Milton as Florida braces for storm
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida during the overnight hours, but the weather is already starting to worsen in the state. CBS News' Jessica Burch and Jonathan Vigliotti have ...10 hours ago - Florida -
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FEMA leader vows "whole federal family" will respond to Hurricane Milton
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said on Wednesday that the agency has a "layered approach" to staffing.10 hours ago -
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Inside the Biden administration's preparations for Hurricane Milton
The Biden administration is pre-positioning personnel ahead of Hurricane Milton with debris removal still ongoing from Hurricane Helene. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has ...11 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Milton was fastest storm to grow into Category 5 hurricane in the Gulf
Hurricane Milton is the strongest storm to form since 2019's Hurricane Dorian.11 hours ago -
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Largo, Florida, mayor outlines last preparations ahead of Milton landfall
Largo, Florida, Mayor Woody Brown joined CBS News to discuss how his community is getting ready for Hurricane Milton with conditions expected to deteriorate in the coming hours.12 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton to double in size as ‘storm of the century’ threatens Florida
Category 5 storm expected to bring 15ft storm surge along coast affecting Tampa, St Petersburg and Sarasota. Hurricane Milton – live updates Tell us: how have you been affected by Hurricane ...12 hours ago - Florida -
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ER doctor on how to prepare for a major hurricane
With Hurricane Milton hitting Florida less than two weeks after Helene, emergency medicine doctors say being prepared for these extreme weather events is critical. CBS News' Najahe Sherman reports ...12 hours ago