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See projected path, spaghetti models

Possible Tropical Storm Milton is brewing in the Gulf Potential Tropical Storm Milton is forming in the Gulf. Fox – 35 Orlando Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 3 storm early Monday, as the storm is expected to threaten areas of the Florida Peninsula still recovering from Hurricane Helene. As of Monday morning, Milton was […]

By Andrew Jack

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

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Category 3 storm is heading towards Florida

Here's what we know now: Are hurricanes getting worse? Beryl was the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record and rapidly strengthened within two days. Here's what we now know about hurricanes. Hurricane Milton strengthened into a severe Category 3 storm early Monday and rolled across the Gulf of Mexico with sustained winds of 125 miles […]

By Andrew Jack

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

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Will Tropical Storm Milton impact Greenville and Spartanburg?

As cities in the southeastern United States slowly recover from Helene's destruction, another potential threat looms in the Gulf: Tropical Storm Milton. Tropical Depression 14 quickly developed into Tropical Storm Milton over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico on Saturday and could become a major hurricane if it reaches Florida, the latest warning from the National […]

By Andrew Jack

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

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What is my evacuation zone in Lee County?

Drone video: Fort Myers Beach two years after Hurricane Ian See what some areas of Fort Myers Beach look like two years after Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Milton is heading toward Florida's west coast and it's not currently clear where it will strike – but at least one evacuation in Lee County has already been announced. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

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Florida is facing a historic, deadly surge

Ryan Truchelut | WeatherTiger Florida streets are lined with debris from Hurricane Helene Hurricane relief efforts continue in Florida as residents and cleanup crews clear debris along roads. The hits keep coming. Less than two weeks after Helene, Milton will hit the Gulf Coast of the Florida peninsula. Despite the uncertainty about exactly how Milton […]

By Andrew Jack

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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Milton expected to become a hurricane and devastate Florida: updates

Possible Tropical Storm Milton is brewing in the Gulf Potential Tropical Storm Milton is forming in the Gulf. Fox – 35 Orlando SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Milton grew stronger Sunday as it rolled through the Gulf of Mexico, endangering areas of the Florida Peninsula that were still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane […]

By Andrew Jack

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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Hurricane is on track for this week

Tropical Storm Milton is expected to strengthen into a hurricane this evening as the storm slowly tracks east across the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday morning, bringing the tropical cyclone somewhere in the middle of the Florida Peninsula. The storm intensified early Sunday with winds reaching 60 miles per hour. Heavy rain is expected well […]

By Andrew Jack

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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Drone images show the full extent of Helene's damage

As Buncombe County and Asheville officials gave their press update Friday afternoon, the region's water issues remained top of mind. And despite significant repairs to the systems, there is still a long way to go. Although there is no set timeline for when water and power service can be fully restored, officials said all personnel […]

By Andrew Jack

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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The tropical depression targeted Florida to become Milton

The Carolinas band together to recover from Hurricane Helene Trucks full of donations and hope are heading to North Carolina as South Carolinians band together to support their northern neighbors affected by Hurricane Helene. Forecasters expect another tropical cyclone in the Gulf of Mexico to quickly strengthen into a hurricane (likely Hurricane Milton) and head […]

By Andrew Jack

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

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Tropical storm possible, heavy rain coming

Ryan Truchelut | WeatherTiger Tropical threat brings new flash flood risk to Florida Regardless of whether a storm in the Caribbean develops into a named tropical storm, forecasters say it will potentially bring extreme rainfall to Florida. The Waffle Houses aren't even all back open yet, but I'm sorry to report that the Eastern Gulf […]

By Andrew Jack

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024