Published October 10, 2024
Hurricane Milton is currently a powerful Category 4 storm, set to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The Tampa Bay region is expected to experience life-threatening storm surges, catastrophic winds, and significant flooding. Major evacuations are underway, with airports like Tampa and Orlando closing, and highways becoming congested as people flee. Authorities are urging residents in high-risk areas to evacuate, and shelters have been opened across the state. Recovery resources, including fuel supplies, are being prepared to support the aftermath.
