Videos have been published on the social network X showing the trail of destruction caused by the passage of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton crossed Florida this Thursday (10), causing tornadoes that devastated homes and left more than 3 million people without electricity. According to the governor of Florida, Ron De SantisAt least 19 tornadoes were reported in several counties, destroying approximately 125 homes.
Several videos showing the impact of the storm circulated on social media, particularly on X. In one such video, a tornado is seen crossing a highway in the city of Wellington. The National Hurricane Center had already warned of the possibility of tornadoes on the state’s west coast before Milton’s landfall.
…CENTRE OF #MILTON CONNECTING FROM THE EAST COAST OF FLORIDA…
…STRONG GUSTS OF WIND AND HEAVY RAIN HAVE AGAIN OCCURRED NEAR THE SPACE COAST…
The next full warning is at 11 a.m. EDT.
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— National Hurricane Center (@NWSNHC) October 10, 2024
Increased risk of tornadoes and confirmed deaths
“Tornado Risk Will Increase During Morning and Afternoon in Central Florida”the forecasting center said in an official statement. The hurricane spawned violent tornadoes in several parts of the state, causing deaths and damage to more than a hundred buildings, according to the newspaper The New York Times.
In St. Lucie County, Sheriff Keith Pearson reported that 100 homes were destroyed by 17 tornadoes. Local authorities have confirmed that four people have died in the region. Previously, the county delegate had informed “several deaths” due to a tornado caused by the approaching hurricane, but the identities of the victims have not yet been made public.
Milton reaches Florida
Hurricane Milton made landfall on the Florida coast early Thursday, according to forecasts from the National Hurricane Center (NHC). More than 1 million residents have been told to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. The evacuation transformed cities into desert areas and caused congestion on highways.
On Wednesday (9), the NHC reported that Milton was 305 kilometers from the coast, with winds reaching 260 km/h, making it extremely dangerous. Although downgraded from Category 5 to Category 4, the hurricane still represents a serious risk, especially for the Tampa region, home to more than 3 million people and where authorities expect significant damage to homes and buildings, as well as the risk of flooding.
Other areas are also threatened, including Orlando. Disney chose to close its theme parks on Wednesday as a precautionary measure. The president Joe Biden warned that Milton could be the most destructive hurricane to hit Florida in 100 years.
Source: Terra
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