Milton could be one of Florida's worst storms in 100 years, President Joe Biden warned while addressing the media on Tuesday.
Milton could be one of Florida's worst storms in 100 years, President Joe Biden warned while addressing the media on Tuesday.Track every storm using StormTracker 6 Live Radar.churned Wednesday toward a potentially catastrophic collision along the west coast of Florida, where some residents insisted they would stay after millions were ordered to evacuate and officials warned that stragglers would face grim odds of surviving.
Milton was centered early Wednesday about 360 miles southwest of Tampa with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph , the National Hurricane Center reported.Forecasters predicted the storm will retain hurricane strength as it crosses central Florida on Thursday on a path east toward the Atlantic Ocean. The hurricane's precise track remained uncertain, as forecasters Tuesday evening nudged its projected path slightly south of Tampa.
Milton targets communities still reeling two weeks after Hurricane Helene flooded streets and homes in western Florida along its devasting march that left at least 230 dead across the South. Officials have warned that anyone staying behind must fend for themselves, as first responders are not expected to risk their lives attempting rescues at the height of the storm.
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