More than a week after Hurricane Milton hit Southwest Florida, residents from Charlotte County to the barrier islands are noticing trees and plants starting to turn brown.
More than a week after Hurricane Milton hit Southwest Florida with strong winds and a powerful storm surge, residents from Charlotte County to the barrier islands are noticing trees and plants starting to turn brown.People across the area have posted pictures on social media sharing their observations — something quite unusual for a state that isn't known for the changing colors of fall foliage. 'They turned brown quick,' one resident told Scripps News Fort Myers.
'Now, in some places, there may be aerosolized salt and particulate matter that did some abrasion. But for the most part, if you look around, you see the high wind velocity damage,' he added.While the damage may appear severe, Mitchell reassures residents that the brown color doesn’t necessarily mean the plants are dying. Many will likely recover over time.
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