Milton Intensifies To Hurricane: Florida Panhandle In Grave Danger
Webthe hurricane, passing by mexico’s yucatán peninsula, was moving east at 9 mph around 10 p. m. Local time (11 p. m. Et), the agency said. Webhurricane milton exploded in strength monday to become a potentially catastrophic category 5 storm bound for florida, the second ferocious storm to hit the. Webflorida officials are urging residents to evacuate now as hurricane milton intensifies and sets its sights on the state's west coast.
Webmilton strengthened to the most powerful category of storms as it churned through the southwest gulf of mexico, about 735 miles (1,183 km) from tampa. Webthe national hurricane center said in its 11 p. m. Et advisory that milton poses an extremely serious threat to florida, after earlier warning the hurricane wind. Webthe latest national hurricane center forecast calls for storm surge to be as much as 10 to 15 feet above ground level if the peak surge coincides with high tide along. Webfinal preparations are underway in florida as hurricane milton approaches as a monstrous storm. Officials warn debris from helene could become flying projectiles,. Webthe florida aquarium in tampa is transferring its animals to safer ground in anticipation of hurricane milton, according to a press release. Nine penguins were moved tuesday morning from their.