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Hurricane Milton: Florida's Stormy Drama Unfolds!

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Hurricane Milton hits Florida, leaving millions without power and chaos in its wake – brace yourselves with this wild ride!

Hurricane Milton made a dramatic entrance on October 8, 2024, charging towards the Gulf Coast of Florida with ferocity akin to a superhero on a rampage. Making landfall as a Category 3 storm, Milton brought intense rainfall, avenging tornadoes, and perilous storm surges that sent Florida's coastal residents into a frenzy. By the time folks were grasping what was going on, NOAA’s GOES East satellite had captured imagery showing just how deadly this hurricane was, upgraded from a carefree tropical storm to a force of nature that left communities gasping for breath amid the chaos.

As Milton barreled across western Florida near Siesta Key, authorities warned of life-threatening consequences. Areas like Sarasota found themselves under siege, with over 3 million Floridians suddenly in the dark, experiencing the classic hurricane woes of downed power lines and wrecked properties. Residents took to social media, sharing updates that could only be described as a mix of disbelief and acceptance, adjusting their lives as though they’d been in a hurricane-themed reality show. "Thankful to be alive and safe!" chanted some, while others reported on the bizarre scene of overturned boats that were desperately clinging to the coast for dear life.

Tragically, Hurricane Milton did not leave without claiming lives. With winds gusting up to an astonishing 120 mph and churning storm surges, reports of at least 10 fatalities began pouring out. While Tampa managed to breathe a sigh of relief, dodging the worst of the surge, barrier islands and the inland counties found themselves engulfed in anxiety as they surveyed the wreckage. Tornadoes added to the calamity, resulting in a scene reminiscent of a disaster movie, only this was all too real.

In the aftermath, communities began the arduous task of recovery, sharing their hopes and despair with one another. Floridians exhibited resilience, taking things day by day while expressing gratitude for the support flowing in from all over. Despite the carnage, neighbors were lifted by the spirit of camaraderie – because when nature hurls its fiercest against humanity, it’s often the human spirit that comes out stronger.

Did you know that hurricanes are categorized based on their wind speeds? The Saffir-Simpson scale rates them from Category 1 to Category 5, with Milton tearing through as a Category 3 before downgrading. Additionally, tropical cyclones like Milton generate massive energy and can release rain equivalent to several months worth of a region's normal rainfall in just days – a staggering demonstration of Mother Nature's power!

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A visual guide to the damage caused by Hurricane Milton (The Guardian)

Graphics show storm that made landfall as category 3 and ushered in intense rainfall, tornadoes and storm surge.

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Hurricane Milton Eyes Florida (nesdis)

On Oct. 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. EDT, NOAA's GOES East satellite captured this imagery of Hurricane Milton approaching the Gulf Coast of Florida.

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Where is Hurricane Milton heading? (BBC News)

Milton hit western Florida near Siesta Key, with US officials warning of "life-threatening" storm surge.

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Floridians survey Milton's damage and get ready for a lengthy recovery (NPR)

More than 3 million Floridians were without power after Milton. In some areas like Siesta Key, damage was severe. In Sarasota, many residents were thankful ...

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Boats Overturned, Tangled Just Miles From Landfall (The Weather Channel)

Here's the latest after Hurricane Milton's deadly blow to Florida. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com.

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Hurricane Milton leaves millions without power after lashing Florida (Financial Times)

At least four people are killed as state is hit by storm surges and winds of 120mph.

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Hurricane Milton on path for Florida landfall as a potentially historic ... (CBS News)

Hurricane Milton was barreling across the Gulf of Mexico as a powerful Category 5 storm on a path headed toward Tampa, Florida.

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Hurricane Milton leaves at least 10 dead, millions without power in ... (Reuters)

The Tampa Bay area appeared to sidestep the storm surge that had prompted the most dire warnings, though the barrier islands along the shore south of the city ...

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Far from landfall, Florida's inland counties and east coast still ... (USA TODAY)

How did Florida's inland counties and east coast fare? Some places saw minimal damage, while others were left underwater and damaged by tornadoes.

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Hurricane Milton Live Updates: 3 Million Without Power, Final ... (Forbes)

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota County as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday night and exited as a Category 1 storm on Thursday.

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Florida surveys wreckage left by Hurricane Milton (Financial Times)

City of Tampa avoids worst of the storm but 10 people killed and left millions of residents without power.

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The Relentlessness of Florida Hurricane Season (The New Yorker)

Carolyn Kormann writes about Hurricane Milton, in Florida, and the season of storms influenced by the effects of climate change.

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Baby boy born during Hurricane Milton is a 'miracle' (NBC News)

Hurricane Milton was hurtling toward the Gulf Coast Wednesday when a first-time mother went into labor in Port Charlotte, Florida.

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DOD, FEMA Working in Unison on Hurricane Relief Efforts (Department of Defense)

The Defense Department and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are fully engaged in a whole-of-government effort to provide relief to victims of both ...

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Hurricane Milton tears path of destruction across Florida (CNN)

Floridians are picking up the pieces after Milton made landfall as a dangerous Category 3 hurricane and cut through the state as a Category 1 storm before ...

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Friday briefing: Counting the human, environmental and political ... (The Guardian)

For today's newsletter, I spoke to Oliver Milman, an environment reporter for Guardian US, to assess the human damage wrought by Hurricane Milton, and its ...

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Hurricane Milton live updates: At least 14 deaths confirmed; power ... (NBC News)

Live updates and developments about Hurricane Milton, which made landfall near Sarasota, Florida , after spawning tornadoes.

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Floridians tally damage after Hurricane Milton leaves path of ... (PBS NewsHour)

More than three million customers are without power after Hurricane Milton blew through Florida and caused widespread flooding along its west coast and ...

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Hurricane Milton leaves widespread destruction; 2.2 million without ... (USA TODAY)

Florida tries to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Milton wrought widespread destruction with more than 2 million still without power.

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Hurricane Milton Live Updates: Millions in Florida Are Still Without ... (The New York Times)

The state's preparations probably limited the impact of the storm, one of the strongest to ever hit the state. At least 13 deaths were tied to the hurricane ...

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Hurricane Milton damage: What was left behind by the 'storm of the ... (The Independent)

Deaths, power outages, and billions in destruction; the damage of Hurricane Milton is still unfolding, but is it one of the worst this century?

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Hurricane Milton recovery resumes as Republicans stir up political ... (The Guardian)

Sixteen people killed by storm but state spared 'worst-case scenario' as accusations fly between political candidates.

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Florida: Rain Returns That May Slow Recovery (The Weather Channel)

Milton is tracking away from Florida, but high winds, flooding rain and storm surge continue. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com.

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Scope of Hurricane Milton damage emerges as power outages and ... (CBS News)

At least 16 deaths are linked to the storm, officials told CBS News. Gov. Ron DeSantis warned people to not let down their guard, however, citing ongoing ...

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First Thing: Death toll climbs as Florida grieves Hurricane Milton's ... (The Guardian)

At least 10 people have died. Plus, a deadly day of Israeli strikes in Gaza and Lebanon.

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Hurricane Milton live updates: Death toll at 16 as Florida power ... (NBC News)

The latest news and live updates on the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida.

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Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction across Florida, at least ... (CBS News)

At least 16 people died from the storm, officials confirmed to CBS News. Milton moved across the Florida peninsula Thursday and over the Atlantic Ocean. More ...

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Hurricane Milton's path of destruction (NPR)

Hurricane Milton tore a path of destruction through Florida late Wednesday, leaving multiple dead and wrenching buildings apart.Many across the southeastern ...

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At least 10 dead in Florida but Hurricane Milton not as bad as feared (ABS-CBN News)

At least 10 people died as Hurricane Milton sent tornadoes spinning across Florida, officials said Thursday as the state grappled with flooding, power.

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