Why Hurricane Milton is stronger than many other hurricanes
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When will Hurricane Milton hit Florida?
Forecasters are warning of the life-threatening dangers as the storm approaches the US coast.1 hour 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.2 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Walt Disney World, other theme parks to close ahead of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is heading toward central Florida, and several of Orlando’s theme parks are set to close before it makes landfall. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for much of Florida’s ...3 hours ago -
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Why Hurricane Milton is stronger than many other hurricanes
Florida's Gulf Coast region sees many hurricanes, but the storms have grown significantly stronger in the past few years. Hurricane Milton, which is heading towards the Tampa Bay area, has maximum ...4 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton forces Bucs and Lightning to leave Florida early and other teams to alter games
The NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning have left Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton to practice the rest of the week6 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 ...7 hours ago -
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Disney World, other Orlando theme parks to close in anticipation of Hurricane Milton
Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and other theme parks in Orlando, Florida, are monitoring storm conditions ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall.7 hours ago -
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As extreme weather forecasts get better, warnings struggle to cut through
Officials in Florida have issued a new round of dire warnings as Hurricane Milton takes aim for the state's Gulf Coast less than two weeks after Helene ravaged the southeastern U.S.9 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton travel impacts: Airport closures and more
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.9 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.15 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. ...15 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton on path to Florida as it explodes in strength
The Weather Channel's Stephanie Abrams has the latest forecast for Hurricane Milton after the storm intensified Monday from a Category 2 to a Category 5 hurricane.15 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton: Officials warn of life-threatening situation
As Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 4 storm, officials are urging Florida residents to evacuate immediately, with the mayor of Tampa issuing a dire warning: “if you remain there, you ...17 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricane Milton may be October surprise in presidential battle
The intensification of Hurricane Milton into a Category 5 storm headed straight for Florida will pose a serious test for the Biden-Harris administration, which has already been stretched by the ...18 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 coast21 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Why experts are so scared of Hurricane Milton
The nation's eyes are on Florida as Hurricane Milton seems poised to strike the state this week -- nearly two weeks after experiencing the destruction of Hurricane Helene. Residents of the Sunshine ...Yesterday -
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Hurricane Milton gathers strength as it heads toward Florida
Another dangerous hurricane is set to slam into Florida. Milton is gathering strength in the Gulf of Mexico. CBS News' Cristian Benavides is tracking the storm.Yesterday - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton forces NFL, NHL and other sporting events to adjust game plans
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning to relocate to the New Orleans area to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Saints with Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall along Florida’s west coast ...Yesterday - NHL -
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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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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 ...Yesterday -
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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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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.Yesterday -
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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?Yesterday -
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Hurricane Milton 'explosively intensifies' with 175 mph winds
Hurricane Milton has “explosively” intensified, with maximum sustained winds of 175 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. NBC News' Al Roker has the latest forecast and Jesse Kirsch ...Yesterday -
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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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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.Yesterday - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Are hurricanes intensifying more rapidly than ever before?
Rapid intensification is defined by the National Hurricane Center as an increase of at least 30 knots (about 35 mph) in maximum sustained winds within a 24-hour period, which can mean a jump of two ...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 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.Yesterday - 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 ...Yesterday - Florida