What is a storm surge, and what is the threat from Hurricane Milton
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Officials warn of 'potentially catastrophic' Hurricane Milton impact
The storm briefly reached category five status, and evacuation orders are in place in the US state of Florida.7 minutes ago -
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Florida Gov. DeSantis refused call from VP Harris about hurricane aid: Source
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has refused to take a call with Vice President Kamala Harris about Hurricane Milton, a source close to the governor told ABC News.3 hours ago - Florida -
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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.4 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton Is a Storm for the Record Books. Here’s What May Come Next.
The storm has rapidly intensified over the last few days.5 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton may hit areas still recovering from past storms
The National Hurricane Center upgraded Milton to a Category 5 storm on Monday. The hurricane is projected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast by Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes ...5 hours ago -
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 ...5 hours ago - Florida -
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What to know about FEMA disaster relief ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall
In the wake of Hurricane Helene's damage and ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, FEMA has faced criticism and misinformation surrounding its disaster response.5 hours ago -
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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 ...6 hours 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.7 hours ago - Florida -
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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 ...7 hours ago -
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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 coast7 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricane Milton threatens Florida: What to know
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Hurricane Milton threatens Florida: What to know Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a ...8 hours ago -
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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 ...11 hours ago -
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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 ...12 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 ...12 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 ...13 hours ago -
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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.14 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 ...14 hours ago -
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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 ...15 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 ...16 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 Orleans16 hours ago -
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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.17 hours ago - Florida -
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