Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:11am on 10 Oct 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment
Hurricane Milton, now a Category 2 storm, devastated Florida’s Gulf Coast with winds reaching 102 mph, leaving over 1 million homes without power. The storm caused a reverse surge in Tampa Bay, while tornadoes in Fort Pierce led to multiple deaths at a retirement community. Over 3 million people were evacuated as the National Weather Service issued flash flood emergencies. President Biden pledged federal support for recovery efforts in Sarasota. The storm continues to weaken but has already caused severe damage and disruptions across the state.
