TROPICS: Watches in effect for portions of SC coast as Cat. 4 Milton aims for Florida
The first hurricane and storm surge warnings have been issued for portions of the western Florida coast ahead of Hurricane Milton and watches include part of the South Carolina coastline.
Hurricane Milton reaches Category 2 strength while taking aim at Florida's west coast
Tropical Storm Milton formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday afternoon with the risk of "life-threatening impacts" to Florida's west coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Why Hurricane Milton's storm surge threat is growing
As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida's Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast.
Hurricane Milton is threatening an already-battered Florida — and is now a political issue
Millions in Florida may soon be ordered to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected strike along the state's west coast near Tampa Bay.
As Milton Takes Aim at Florida, Why Is Tampa Bay So Vulnerable to Hurricanes?
The last time the eye of a major storm like Hurricane Milton directly struck Tampa Bay was 1921 when the city was a sleepy backwater
Milton Menaces Florida’s West Coast as Category 4 Hurricane
Milton has become a dangerous Category 4 hurricane as it churns toward Florida’s western coastline, prompting evacuations and storm surge watches in a region that’s still recovering from Helene’s devastation.
Milton Is Upgraded to Hurricane as It Heads for Florida
Rapidly intensifying Hurricane Milton is on track to hit Florida midweek, bringing more storm surge and flood warnings to weather-battered residents recovering from the disastrous impact of Helene. Milton was a Category 1 storm with winds reaching about 85 mph late Sunday,
Hurricane Milton intensifying as it heads toward Florida's west coast
Hurricane Milton is intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico, reaching speeds of 85 mph on Sunday night as a Category 1 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Milton update: Storm poses ‘extremely serious threat’ to Florida
Hurricane Milton, which was a Category 4 storm as of early Tuesday, is threatening the Tampa metro area — which has a population of more than 3.3 million people. Milton has the potential to be a direct hit and menacing the same stretch of coastline that was battered by Helene not even two weeks ago.
On Florida’s West Coast, Airports, Amusement Parks and Hotels Announce Closures
Visit Florida, the state’s official tourism organization, warned that Hurricane Milton is expected to grow and remain ...
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'Not just an event about the West Coast of Florida': DeSantis addresses Floridians as Milton draws nearer
At a news conference in Ocala, DeSantis spoke on the large number of personnel ready to help after Milton churns through the state.
DeSantis ignores Harris ahead of massive hurricane
One of the most dangerous hurricanes to impact the state is expected to make landfall here Wednesday, and Gov. Ron DeSantis ...
Gulf Coast States Have Been Battered by Hurricanes This Year
Hurricane Debby hit Florida’s Big Bend area in early August. The storm left Cedar Key, a cluster of small barrier islands, badly battered and flooded. Although it was only briefly a Category 1 ...
How the dockworkers’ strike could ripple through the economy
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Record October heat expected to last across the Southwest: 'It's not really moving'
On Wednesday, about 39 million people in the region were under heat alerts, according to the National Weather Service.
West Coast Shipping Facilities Better Prepared to Pick up Slack from Possible Port Strike
Warehouses and other facilities have been expanded since pandemic-era supply chain disruptions, leaving L.A. and Long Beach ...
The Longshoremen Strike Is A Battle Of Workers Vs. Automation
Longshoremen and dockworkers, belonging to the ILU, are demanding "absolute airtight" protection against the threat of ...
Shippers scramble for workarounds ahead of looming US East Coast port strike
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - U.S. companies that rely on East and Gulf Coast seaports have been importing early, ...
The U.S. is experiencing its first East Coast port strike since 1977. Here's what to know.
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Follow Hurricane Milton's path, forecast and status
Hurricane Milton has exploded into a monster storm as it soaks up its natural fuel, warm water, in the Gulf of Mexico.The ...