Hurricane Milton is rapidly approaching Florida, and millions of people are being told to evacuate immediately. The powerful Category 5 storm is expected to make landfall late tonight or early tomorrow morning, bringing catastrophic winds and flooding.
Governor Ron DeSantis has urged residents in danger zones to leave as soon as possible. The National Hurricane Center has warned that Hurricane Milton could be one of the most destructive storms to ever hit the area.
Evacuations are in full swing, with highways packed with cars and gas stations running out of fuel. Many people are rushing to get out of town before the storm hits.
Here are the latest live updates on Hurricane Milton:
Landfall Prediction: Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall late tonight or early Thursday near Sarasota, Florida.
Category 5 Strength: The storm has re-strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane with winds reaching up to 180 mph.
Storm Surge Warnings: Warnings cover almost the entire western coast of Florida, with potential storm surges of up to 15 feet.
Evacuations: Millions of residents have been told to evacuate, and highways are packed with cars as people rush to leave.
Rainfall Threat: Orlando and surrounding areas are expected to receive up to 15 inches of rain, posing an extreme flooding threat.
Preparations: Florida is making last-minute preparations, and NBC News Lite has been activated for readers in the state.
Stay safe and follow the instructions of local authorities. Do you have any specific questions or need more information?
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