Read more at The Guardian.
A visual guide to the damage caused by Hurricane Milton
Graphics show storm that made landfall as category 3 and ushered in intense rainfall, tornadoes and storm surge
Hurricane Milton made landfall as a category 3 hurricane on Wednesday night at around 8.30pm near Siesta Key in Florida. For about eight hours, the storm brought intense rainfall, flooding, tornadoes, storm surge and strong winds before moving off over the ocean just north of Cape Canaveral as a category 1 hurricane.
Some of the hardest-hit areas included Sarasota, Fort Myers, St Petersburg, St Lucie and other cities on the Gulf coast. Storm surge warnings were in effect along Florida’s east coast to Georgia’s Altamaha Sound.
Continue reading...Date: |
-
Top stories - NBC News
Why Hurricane Milton could also cause damage Florida’s inland
NBC News’ Al Roker reports that as Hurricane Milton makes landfall it will impact both coastal and inland areas with strong wind, rain and heavy flooding. The storm has also led to tornado watches ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Photos, videos show Hurricane Milton damage in Florida
Hurricane Milton, which made landfall on Florida's west coast on Wednesday, also sparked multiple tornadoes.1 hour ago - Florida -
Top stories - NBC News
Videos show collapsed crane and flooded staircase caused by Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton's ferocious winds and torrential rain have caused widespread damage in Florida. In St. Petersburg, a construction crane was toppled, sending debris into the street.11 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Hurricane Milton damage emerges as storm passes into Atlantic Ocean
Florida authorities began assessing the damage left by Hurricane Milton's passage across the state, after a night of high winds, torrential rain and storm surge.8 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Morning Report — Hurricane Milton damages Florida, leaves fatalities
In today’s issue: White caps, driving bands of rain and deadly tornadoes were among Hurricane Milton’s earliest warnings before smashing into Florida’s Gulf Coast south of Tampa Wednesday night and ...11 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
A look at the damage in Fort Myers, Florida, after Hurricane Milton
Fort Myers, Florida, which is about 80 miles south of where Hurricane Milton made landfall, suffered major flooding caused by Milton's powerful storm surge. CBS News' Nicole Valdes shows the extent ...8 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Sarasota County emergency management chief on Hurricane Milton's damage and recovery efforts
Some of the biggest concern after Hurricane Milton's landfall is for the City of Sarasota. Sarasota County emergency management chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the damage ...8 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Drone video shows the damage to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton
Drone footage shows the extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Milton to Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays, in St. Petersburg. The storm made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane.7 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Rep. Greg Steube on Sarasota's damage after Hurricane Milton landfall
Hurricane Milton made landfall near Sarasota, Florida, late Wednesday night, causing significant damage. Rep. Greg Steube, who lives in Sarasota and represents the region in Washington, joins "CBS ...6 hours ago
More from The Guardian
-
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: at least 22 people killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanese health ministry says
Senior Hezbollah official Wafiq Safa reportedly targeted in air attack that has wounded more than 100 people. How a year of war laid waste the Gaza Strip – visualised Diplomatic communications ...11 minutes ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Trump plan for Madison Square Garden rally compared to infamous Nazi event
Republicans denounce comparison of 27 October event to notorious 1939 rally made by Democrats and Jewish leaders. Donald Trump ’s decision to hold a rally in the heart of Manhattan on 27 October, ...2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton: Biden says ‘outright lies’ risk lives as Florida deals with aftermath of storm – latest updates
President says false claims undermine rescue efforts after number of people killed as hurricane battered Florida. Full report: millions without power after Hurricane Milton How have you been ...30 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
World - The Guardian
Ukrainian reporter died in Russian detention, Kyiv says
Victoria Roshchyna disappeared in August last year after travelling to Russian-held east Ukraine for a report. A Ukrainian journalist who was captured by Moscow while reporting from occupied east ...3 hours ago - Ukraine -
World - The Guardian
Donald Trump will need Nato if elected as president, says new alliance chief
Mark Rutte says US would risk isolation if Republican candidate decided to withdraw from military alliance. Mark Rutte, the new head of Nato, has brushed off anxieties about the possible election ...4 hours ago - Donald Trump