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I don't believe people are waiting for the last moment today,
said Henry, as rain hammered the shuttle's roof If you choose to stay, make sure you have a life preserver handy,
she said during a CNN appearance We stayed during Ian and literally watched my roof tear off my house,
I want people to hear from me directly, FEMA is ready,
Winds will begin to increase along the west coast of Florida by this afternoon,
I am nervous. This is something we just went through with the other storm – ground saturated, still recovering from that,
Sarasota resident Randy Prior, who owns a pool business, told AFP We are a few hours away from an epic catastrophe,
Tampa Congresswoman Kathy Castor told CNN Folks, this is unfortunately the worst-case scenario unfolding for the Tampa Bay area. Phoenix is now a Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph. The wind gusts up to 200 mph,
The devastation to the region is almost unimaginable,
The Howard Franklin Bridge is completely destroyed. I have never seen anything like this,
another narrator is heard saying What if a Category 5 hurricane struck the Tampa Bay region? How would the events unfold, and what would the region look like in the aftermath of the storm
the creators ask on their website St. Petersburg is essentially an island right now,
a newsreader says in the four-minute video Prevent panic and confusion by making sure everyone knows where to go and what to do in an emergency situation, whether at home or at work,
With the center of Milton expected to track just south of Tampa, that will put the Tampa Metro squarely in the core of the heaviest and most persistent rainfall,
the National Weather Service's weather prediction center said in a forecast outlook published Wednesday morning Some of you might still be able to evacuate safely. For others, it may be too late."
Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell said Wednesday morning With Orlando further inland and therefore the storm somewhat weaker as it moves south of the city, rainfall amounts in Orlando will be just a bit lower, generally between 10 and 14 inches,
10/9 at 3pm: Here is a view of all of the *Tornado Warnings* issued by NWS Tampa Bay, NWS Miami, and NWS Melbourne thus far. As of 3pm, 53 total tornado warnings have been issued today…41 issued by NWS Miami Please remain aware for current and future tornado warnings!”
NWS Miami shared a mid-day update on X, writing You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible,
Another tornado warning issued at 2:17 pm reads ... per Washington Post If Milton stays on its course, this will be the most powerful hurricane to hit Tampa Bay in over 100 years,
the National Weather Service warned It is not typical in a tropical tornado environment to have these tornadoes that are so visible, and people being able to see them now has helped, at least in confirming tornadoes,