As Florida recovers from Hurricane Helene, the Sunshine State is bracing for an additional probably catastrophic hit from Hurricane Milton.
On Monday, NBC 6 South Florida meteorologist John Morales emotionally reported on the storm’s projected path, breaking down into tears over the “unbelievable hurricane,” which has rapidly intensified from a Class 3 to five, with wind speeds anticipated to peak at 185 mph.
“It has dropped 50 milibars in 10 hours,” he stated earlier than pausing and choking up. “I apologize. That is simply horrific.”
“It’s simply gaining power within the Gulf of Mexico, the place you possibly can think about the seas are simply so extremely, extremely scorching. A file scorching, as you may think. You understand what’s driving that, I don’t have to inform you — international warming, local weather change, resulting in this and turning into an growing risk.”
In a while X, Morales apologized once more for his emotional state, explaining “how excessive climate pushed by international warming has modified me. Frankly, YOU ought to be shaken too, and demand #ClimateActionNow.”
Though Morales famous the storm is “anticipated to weaken upon strategy” to Florida, it should nonetheless be “nothing lower than a serious hurricane” when it makes landfall.
Consequently, states of emergency have been declared in counties throughout the state as residents and guests start to evacuate. Sporting occasions are being postponed and a few WDW-adjacent Florida theme parks are being closed.
Milton is predicted to slam into Florida close to Longboat Key, between Tampa and Sarasota, round 8 p.m. Wednesday, AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Professional Alex DaSilva advised the Herald-Tribune at this time.
