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New hurricane Milton 180 mph winds
Oct 8th, 2024 at 12:59pm
 
Could this be the worst hurricane in history?

Could Trump's Mar-A-Lago home could be washed out to sea with him in it?

Is this more proof of the End Times?



https://edition.cnn.com/weather/live-news/hurricane-milton-florida-10-07-2024/in...

Hurricane Milton explodes into a Category 5 on track to Florida Gulf Coast


Updated 10:12 PM EDT, Mon October 7, 2024


1 hr 8 min ago

Tampa mayor's message to those who stay in evacuation zones: "You're gonna die."




5 hr 42 min ago

Milton strengthens further; hurricane and storm surge warnings issued for Florida
From CNN Meteorologist Mary Gilbert

Milton continues to strengthen and is now packing
sustained winds of 180 mph with stronger gusts,

according to the National Hurricane Center. It remains a dangerous Category 5 hurricane.

Milton has strengthened an astounding 90 mph since 1 a.m. CT Monday, officially doubling its strength in under 24 hours.

Hurricane warnings have been issued for parts of Florida with impacts likely to start within 48 hours. Storm surge warnings have also been issued for parts of the coast.

Landfall is expected to occur in Florida Wednesday night, likely somewhere near the Tampa Bay area. Milton is forecast to weaken a bit ahead of landfall, but will grow larger in size and remain a formidable hurricane at landfall and after.
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Re: New hurricane Milton 180 mph winds
Reply #1 - Oct 8th, 2024 at 1:10pm
 
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crl8e084r9yo

Hurricane Milton intensifies to 'potentially catastrophic' storm


11 minutes ago
Zahra Fatima, James FitzGerald and Brandon Drenon
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Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified into an extremely dangerous category five storm as it tears its way towards the US state of Florida.

Ferocious winds of up to 180mph (285km/h) have been recorded prompting increasingly stark warnings of potentially catastrophic storm surges along coastal areas.

The storm is expected to hit the heavily populated city of Tampa Bay with full force on Wednesday, authorities warned.

Floridians have been told to prepare for the state's largest evacuation effort in years, with Governor Ron DeSantis warning that time for people to evacuate is quickly running out.


"We have to assume this is going to be a monster," Governor DeSantis said at press conference on Monday afternoon.

Warnings over Hurricane Milton come just 10 days after Hurricane Helene - the deadliest mainland storm since Katrina in 2005 - pummeled the US south-east, killing at least 225 people. Hundreds more are missing.

At least 14 of those deaths were in Florida, where 51 of 67 counties are now under emergency warnings as Milton approaches.

"Unfortunately, some of the Helene victims are in the path of this storm," DeSantis said.

Ken Graham, director of the National Weather Service [NWS], said Milton became a category five hurricane at record-breaking speed - with wind speeds intensifying by 80 knots (148km/h) over 24 hours.

"That's the third highest we have on record," he said.


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Reply #2 - Oct 8th, 2024 at 1:10pm
 
Bobby. wrote on Oct 8th, 2024 at 12:59pm:
Could this be the worst hurricane in history?

Could Trump's Mar-A-Lago home could be washed out to sea with him in it?

Is this more proof of the End Times?


Speculation - wait and see what happens .

If a cat-5 hits Florida a fortnight after Helene, it will indeed give cause for thought....



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Reply #3 - Oct 8th, 2024 at 1:11pm
 
The piles of debris from Helene will be ammunition for Milton.
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Reply #4 - Oct 8th, 2024 at 1:12pm
 
Were these wind gusts measured at 10m or from aircraft, interested people want to know?

Wind gusts are not the measurement for hurricanes, it is sustained wind speed.

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Reply #5 - Oct 8th, 2024 at 1:12pm
 
thegreatdivide wrote on Oct 8th, 2024 at 1:10pm:
Bobby. wrote on Oct 8th, 2024 at 12:59pm:
Could this be the worst hurricane in history?

Could Trump's Mar-A-Lago home could be washed out to sea with him in it?

Is this more proof of the End Times?


Speculation - wait and see what happens .

If a cat-5 hits Florida a fortnight after Helene, it will indeed give cause for thought....




2 hurricanes in a row and this new one is even worse.   Shocked
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Hurricane Milton: Forecast wind threat, heavy rain and storm surge
   


Oct 8, 2024 

Milton grew to a Category 5 hurricane Monday morning. By Monday evening, Milton had sustained winds upwards of 180 mph.

The center of the storm is forecast to come ashore Wednesday evening into Thursday in the Tampa Bay region, which has not endured a direct hit by a major hurricane in more than a century.

According to KOMO Meteorologist Shannon O’Donnell, there are three big issues to worry about when it comes to these types of storms: the wind, the rain and the storm surge.

Milton’s forecast wind speeds are forecast to be over 155 mph surrounding the core of the storm moving into Wednesday.

Forecasters warned of a possible 8- to 12-foot storm surge in Tampa Bay.
That's the highest ever predicted for the region and nearly double the levels reached two weeks ago during Helene, said National Hurricane Center spokesperson Maria Torres.

The storm could also bring widespread flooding. Five to 10 inches of rain was forecast for mainland Florida and the Keys, with as much as 15 inches expected in some places.


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Is this more proof of the End Times?


End Times of US world domination, "highly likely".

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Reply #8 - Oct 8th, 2024 at 1:44pm
 
tallowood wrote on Oct 8th, 2024 at 1:42pm:
Quote:
Is this more proof of the End Times?


End Times of US world domination, "highly likely".




it's in the hands of God now -

Trump is about to be washed out to see and eaten by sharks.

Will God intervene again like he did last time at the shooting?

Is there such a thing as divine providence?
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Reply #9 - Oct 8th, 2024 at 1:46pm
 
Bobby. wrote on Oct 8th, 2024 at 1:44pm:
tallowood wrote on Oct 8th, 2024 at 1:42pm:
Quote:
Is this more proof of the End Times?


End Times of US world domination, "highly likely".




it's in the hands of God now -

Trump is about to be washed out to see and eaten by sharks.

Will God intervene again like he did last time at the shooting?

Is there such a thing as divine providence?


he maybe saving his get of jail free cards for the election and take his chances at maralago Wink
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Reply #10 - Oct 8th, 2024 at 2:01pm
 
Bobby. wrote on Oct 8th, 2024 at 1:44pm:
tallowood wrote on Oct 8th, 2024 at 1:42pm:
Quote:
Is this more proof of the End Times?

End Times of US world domination, "highly likely".

it's in the hands of God now -
Trump is about to be washed out to see and eaten by sharks.
Will God intervene again like he did last time at the shooting?
Is there such a thing as divine providence?


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Soon we'll find out if HE was kidding about supporting Kamala or not.
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Reply #11 - Oct 8th, 2024 at 2:49pm
 
https://edition.cnn.com/weather/live-news/hurricane-milton-florida-10-08-24/inde...


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Florida races to prepare as Hurricane Milton reaches eye-popping strength.


Here's the latest
From CNN staff

Hurricane Milton has reached a jaw-dropping Category 5 strength as it charges toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, triggering frenzied storm preparations and massive evacuations along its projected path.

The storm, now packing 165 mph winds, may decrease in category before it is set to slam into Florida on Wednesday. But its exceptional size means its impacts will be severe and far-reaching, causing widespread power outages and damage to areas still reeling from Hurricane Helene.

Milton, which reached wind speeds of 180 mph, is the strongest storm
to strike anywhere on the planet this year and
has also become one of the 10-strongest hurricanes on record for the Atlantic.


Many local officials are begging residents to evacuate and warning of deadly consequences for those who choose to ignore their orders and stay behind.
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Here’s what you need to know:

    Evacuations well underway: A mass exodus is occurring along roads on Florida’s west coast as thousands follow mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders ahead of Milton’s arrival. Hospitals and nursing homes in danger’s way are also taking steps to protect or evacuate residents. Up to 600 ambulances in the Tampa Bay region were actively evacuating medical facilities on Monday, according to Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie.

    Cities brace for impact: Cities in Milton’s path are working around the clock to prepare for Milton’s impact, including by distributing sandbags and removing hulking piles of debris left behind by Helene. Residents in some areas have stripped grocery store shelves of bread and water, while others are reinforcing their homes and packing their belongings into plastic tubs to mitigate flood damage.

    Air travel to be dealt a blow: Several airports have announced suspended operations beginning Tuesday, including Tampa International Airport and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Major airlines are also preparing for the storm’s impact by issuing travel alerts and informing customers how to change and reschedule their travel if it is affected by Milton.

    FEMA makes funding reassurances: Federal officials have assured the public that FEMA has enough money in its pockets to respond to both Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The agency is closely monitoring the balance of its disaster relief fund, which slipped into the red earlier this year before Congress unlocked more funding.

    About 7,000 federal personnel mobilized: FEMA staff are among the nearly 7,000 federal workers who have been deployed to respond to Milton. “This is one of the largest mobilizations of federal personnel and partners and resources in recent history,” US Rep. Kathy Castor said.

    Helene’s death toll rises: At least 235 people across six states have been reported dead due to Helene, according to CNN’s tally, and the number ticks upward each day.

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Is it caused by human induced climate change?

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Reply #14 - Oct 8th, 2024 at 8:08pm
 
Bobby. wrote on Oct 8th, 2024 at 7:50pm:
Is it caused by human induced climate change?



Warm water and the Earth's rotation..
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