Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes reporter who covers breaking news with a frequent focus on the entertainment industry, streaming, sports news, publishing, pop culture and climate change. She joined Forbes in 2023 and lives in Nashville.
Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida ’s Gulf Coast, where millions have been told to evacuate as forecasters warn it could be be “one of the— Hurricane-force wind gusts of 77 mph have been recorded at a WeatherFlow station at Egmont Channel at the mouth of Tampa Bay, about 15 minutes from St.
A hurricane warning is in effect for the west coast of Florida from Bonita Beach at the southern tip of the state to the Suwannee River near the panhandle, for the East Coast from the St. Lucie/Martin County Line northward to Ponte Vedra Beach near Jacksonville and for most inland portions of central and north-central Florida, including Orlando.
Hurricane Milton is expected to bring 6 to 12 inches of rain, with localized totals up to 18 inches, across parts of the Florida Peninsula and the Keys through Wednesday night, which could cause"life-threatening flash, urban and areal flooding," according to the NHC.: We’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to 335-0739 or sign up here.
Florida Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton Live Updates Joe Biden
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hurricane Milton becomes a hurricane as it approaches FloridaMilton becomes a hurricane as it moves toward the west coast of Florida.
Read more »
Florida braces for Hurricane Milton after Hurricane HeleneFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 35 counties as Tropical Storm Milton intensifies into a Category 1 hurricane and threatens the Sunshine State. The storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane before making landfall on the West Florida Coast by midweek, bringing with it the risk of life-threatening storm surge and high winds.
Read more »
Hurricane Milton becomes a hurricane as it approaches FloridaMilton becomes a hurricane as it moves toward the west coast of Florida.
Read more »
Mobile Fire-Rescue prepares for Hurricane Milton days after returning from Hurricane HeleneFirefighters went to North Carolina to help with recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene
Read more »
Hurricane Milton Threatens to Exacerbate Economic Woes Following Hurricane HeleneFlorida braces for another major storm as Hurricane Milton approaches, potentially causing billions in damage and disrupting supply chains, particularly the agricultural sector.
Read more »
Hurricane Milton becomes a hurricane as it approaches FloridaMilton becomes a hurricane as it moves toward the west coast of Florida.
Read more »