Hurricane Milton is forecasted to hit Florida as early as Wednesday and is expected to cause more destruction than Hurricane Helene, which impacted the state last week.
Mayor Castor called for immediate evacuation from areas at risk, saying if residents of those localities opt to stay then they will die. She pointed out that the storm surge could reach 10 to 12 feet, compared to Helene’s 6 feet, which caused significant devastation.
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Residents are responding to the warning with urgency, as long lines of cars are seen on the roads and grocery stores are running low on supplies due to panic buying. Castor reiterated that If the predicted storm surge hits then this won’t be survivable.The storm’s maximum sustained winds were near 155 miles (250 kilometers) per hour, it said — weakening slightly from earlier in the day to a Category 4, the second highest on the scale.
Florida authorities have issued mandatory evacuation orders for areas including some parts of Tampa, a metropolitan area of more than three million people that could take a direct hit.
A major storm surge for Florida’s west coast is forecast for Tuesday night or early Wednesday, and Tampa could suffer an influx of water up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) above ground.
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Rainfall of up to 15 inches (38 centimeters) is expected to cause severe flash flooding.
FAQs:
Q1. What do you mean by a hurricane? Is it really dangerous?
A1. A hurricane is a strong gusty storm that forms over warm ocean waters along the tropical latitudes. It brings heavy rain and powerful winds, which can cause havoc in coastal areas.
Q2. What Category 5 hurricane signify?
A2. Category 5 refers to the highest level on the scale which measures the extent of hurricane. Storms in this category have winds of 157 mph or more, leading to catastrophic damage and posing serious threats to life and property.
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