Major flood protection project in Tampa is incomplete as city braces for Milton's storm surge
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Hurricane Milton tracker: Milton strengthens to Category 5 storm again
Hurricane Milton, which re-strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane Tuesday afternoon, is taking aim at Florida.9 minutes ago -
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Florida faces 'matter of life and death' as Hurricane Milton closes in
The "monster" storm is due to hit heavily populated Tampa Bay with full force on Wednesday.5 hours ago - Florida -
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Tampa area braces for Hurricane Milton and races to remove debris
Officials say large parts of the Tampa area could be uninhabitable after Hurricane Milton hits and brings a potentially catastrophic storm surge. NBC News' Tom Lllamas spoke with officials and ...8 hours ago -
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Florida gas stations in these cities face fuel shortages amid Milton evacuations
Milton evacuees are facing congested roads and gas stations running out of fuel as the hurricane approaches.8 hours ago - Florida -
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Major flood protection project in Tampa is incomplete as city braces for Milton's storm surge
Major infrastructure upgrades meant to protect Florida’s Tampa Bay area from flooding are months away from completion, as the vulnerable region braces for what could be the worst hurricane in more ...8 hours ago -
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Florida Gov. DeSantis warns of Hurricane Milton storm surge along entire west coast
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke to reporters Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, which is expected Wednesday evening. DeSantis said the current models show the storm is expected to hit ...10 hours ago - Florida -
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Floridians warned ‘you are going to die’ if they don’t evacuate as Milton nears
Thousands of evacuees clog highways as storm projected to hit Tampa Bay on Wednesday restrengthens to category 5. Florida’s western coast was making emergency preparations on Tuesday for the impact ...10 hours ago -
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After Helene, Hurricane Milton leaves Floridians on edge from Tampa to Orlando
As Danny Pownall looked through the piles of debris on the street left by Hurricane Helene, he feared the destruction Hurricane Milton might do once it makes landfall.11 hours ago -
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Tampa officials on Hurricane Milton storm surge, access to gas
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned that Hurricane Milton's storm surge will likely exceed what was recorded for Hurricane Helene. Castor also says there is no shortage of gasoline at this time in the ...12 hours ago -
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Milton on path for Florida landfall as potentially historic major hurricane
Hurricane Milton was barreling across the Gulf of Mexico as a powerful Category 5 storm on a path headed toward Tampa, Florida.12 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
12:30 Report — Florida braces for Hurricane Milton
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday, Oct. 8, and Florida is bracing for another devastating storm less than a month from Election Day. Here's what's on tap today: Hurricane Milton could be the worst ...14 hours ago - Florida -
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Major routes affected after heavy rain and flooding
The Southbound carriageway is closed as heavy rain hits the West of England.15 hours ago -
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Why Hurricane Milton's storm surge threat is growing
As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida's Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast.18 hours ago -
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Floridians prepare for Hurricane Milton's dangerous storm surge
Places like Fort Myers, Florida, could see anywhere from 10 to 15 feet of storm surge depending on Hurricane Milton's path. It's a community still rebuilding from Hurricane Ian, which hit in 2022. ...18 hours ago -
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Florida braces for direct hit from Milton
Floridians are preparing for what is expected to be the first major hurricane to directly hit the Tampa area in more than a century. Hurricane Milton, according to the National Hurricane Center ...18 hours ago - Florida -
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Poll Finds Harris Rising, and Florida Braces for Hurricane Milton
Plus, have we reached peak human life span?21 hours ago - Florida -
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Milton puts Tampa region at risk for worst storm in a century
Milton puts Tampa region at risk for worst storm in a century23 hours ago -
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Florida braced for Hurricane Milton to make landfall
US agencies warn of possible threat to life as second storm in as many weeks barrels towards southern state’s coast23 hours ago - Florida -
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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 ...Yesterday - Florida -
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Storm-weary Florida braces for Hurricane Milton as storm intensifies to Category 5
Hurricane Milton exploded in strength Monday with winds topping 180 miles per hour. The monster hurricane is now expected to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday in Florida. Cristian ...Yesterday - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton on path for landfall near Tampa Bay
If Hurricane Milton stays on its current track, forecasters say it will be the worst storm to hit the Tampa, Florida, area in more than a century. Lonnie Quinn has new details on Milton's track and ...Yesterday -
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Hurricane Milton explodes into Category 5 storm
With winds of 180 mph, Milton is now a Category 5 storm. It's headed for Florida's Gulf Coast, which is struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene. Several counties have issued mandatory ...Yesterday -
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Bucs to leave Tampa on Tuesday ahead of storm
In advance of Hurricane Milton, the Buccaneers are leaving the Tampa area early and heading to New Orleans on Tuesday.Yesterday -
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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 monthYesterday -
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Hurricane Milton will be "an event like none other," Tampa mayor warns
The mayor of Tampa, Florida, and top FEMA officials gave an update Monday on preparations for Hurricane Milton. The storm is predicted to make landfall in Tampa on Wednesday. The mayor urged people ...Yesterday -
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What is a storm surge, and what is the threat from Hurricane Milton?
Storm surges often pose great danger when hurricanes such as Milton hit – here’s what you need to know. Just two days before Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida, it rapidly ...Yesterday -
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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 ...Yesterday - 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 ...Yesterday -
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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 ...Yesterday -
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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 ...Yesterday -
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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 OrleansYesterday -