Hurricane Milton, a powerful storm currently brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to intensify into a dangerous Category 4 hurricane before making landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast around midweek. The storm has been steadily gaining strength, with forecasts predicting it could bring devastating winds of up to 130 mph, along with significant storm surges and widespread flooding, especially in the Tampa Bay area. The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings for life-threatening hazards, urging residents to stay updated and follow evacuation orders.
Florida is still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which struck just two weeks earlier. As Milton approaches, officials are preparing for one of the largest evacuations since Hurricane Irma in 2017, with millions of residents expected to leave their homes. Governor Ron DeSantis has already declared a state of emergency for 51 counties, as emergency teams work to clear debris and prepare coastal defenses.
The exact impact of Milton remains uncertain due to possible changes in weather patterns, but it's clear that the storm could affect much of Florida, with flooding and strong winds stretching from the western Gulf Coast to the Atlantic.
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