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TRACKER: Watch Hurricane Milton using forecast cone, storm surge maps

Posted on October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key on Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm. TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night near Siesta Key on Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm. Florida started to see conditions deteriorating late in the morning on Wednesday ahead of landfall. 10 Tampa Bay is keeping you ahead of the storm: Download our free mobile app for real-time storm information and breaking alerts, and…

Crane collapses in Downtown St. Pete during Hurricane Milton

Posted on October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Crews at the same time of the crane incident also responded to roof damage reported at Tropicana Field. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A crane reportedly collapsed in Downtown St. Pete late Wednesday night as Hurricane Milton made its way through Florida’s coast. St. Pete Fire Rescue says the crane collapsed in the area of the 400 Central Avenue building construction site. Crews at the same time of the crane incident also responded to roof damage reported…

Crews respond to crane collapse in Downtown St. Pete during Hurricane Milton

Posted on October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

'The wreckage and devastation is something I'll never forget' | Central Texans find ways to help victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Posted on October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane. AUSTIN, Texas — Sara Socia lived in Austin for 25 years before moving to Palmetto, Fla. in early September. “I quit my job to move to Florida, to live by the beach, to live our dream life,” Socia said. Those dreams have now been put on hold after seeing her fellow Floridians suffer from Hurricane Helene. “The wreckage and devastation is something…

Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Sarasota Bay

Posted on October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Milton made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 120 mph Wednesday at 9 p.m. Landfall occurred near Siesta Key, Florida with a life-threatening storm surge, high winds, heavy rain and isolated flash flooding. The storm will race across the state of Florida, reemerging into the western Atlantic by early Thursday. This will bring 3 – 5 feet of storm surge to coastal Georgia on Thursday from Savannah down to…

Red Cross in San Antonio stresses urgent need for volunteers as Hurricane Milton looms over Florida

Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Two training sessions are scheduled this week for those interested in a fast-track course to become a volunteer and be deployed to Florida. SAN ANTONIO — With Hurricane Milton on the verge of invading Florida, the American Red Cross of Central & South Texas is calling on the community to step up and volunteer. The growing demand for volunteers comes during a time when devastated communities in multiple states are recovering from Hurricane Helene. “We…

4 Charlotte homes ripped from foundation during Hurricane Helene

Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

A decision to open a floodgate in northwest Charlotte proved costly for four families on Riverhaven Drive. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Residents in Charlotte are continuing to recover after Hurricane Helene swept through the area. Four homeowners along Riverhaven Drive are starting from ground zero after Duke Energy opened the flood gate during Hurricane Helene’s aftermath to relieve water pressure at Cowans Ford. Water rushed through the street, knocking down trees, destroying homes, and pulling down…

Here's what has made Hurricane Milton so fierce and unusual

Posted on October 9, 2024October 13, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

With its mighty strength and its dangerous path, Hurricane Milton powered into a very rare threat flirting with experts’ worst fears. Warm water fueled amazingly rapid intensification that took Milton from a minimal hurricane to a massive Category 5 in less than 10 hours. It weakened, but quickly bounced back, and when its winds briefly reached 180 mph, its barometric pressure, a key measurement for a storm’s overall strength, was among the lowest recorded in…

States affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene are in need of blood donations. How you can help

Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Florida blood centers have lost hundreds of whole blood and platelet donations in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. SAN ANTONIO — Hurricane Milton, now a Category 3 hurricane, is approaching landfall Wednesday as Floridians are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which tore through the state just last week. Now, victims across several states are in need of blood and platelet donations. South Texas Blood and Tissue is working diligently with blood centers in states which…

States effected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene are in need of blood donations. How you can help

Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Florida blood centers have lost hundreds of whole blood and platelet donations in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. SAN ANTONIO — Hurricane Milton, now a category 3 hurricane, approaches landfall as Floridians are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which tore through the state just last week. Now, victims across several states are in need of blood and platelet donations. South Texas Blood and Tissue is working diligently with blood centers across the states who have…

Charlotte, Asheville breweries helping each other after Hurricane Helene

Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Many popular small businesses in Charlotte also have locations in Asheville, which are now dealing with serious damage. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The small business community is banding together to help each other heal from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Many popular places in Charlotte also have locations in Asheville, which are now dealing with serious storm damage. Burial Beer Company‘s taproom in Asheville was spared from damage but currently can’t operate, so, it’s turned its…

How Texans can help victims of Hurricanes Milton, Helene

Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Raleigh man worries about family in Tampa as Hurricane Milton approaches

Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

A Raleigh grandfather is deeply concerned as his son and family decide to stay in Tampa, with Hurricane Milton expected to bring 8 to 12 feet of water to the city. John Goode, known for his commitment to giving back through food drives in Raleigh’s historic Method Community, is now focused on the safety of his son, Derek Goode, and his family, who have chosen to ride out the storm in Tampa. During a Zoom…

Appalachian State University plans to resume classes following Hurricane Helene damage

Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University Interim Chancellor Heather Norris announced classes would resume on Wednesday, October 16. The announcement comes after Norris met with leaders from Watauga County, the town of Boone and the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce about the timing of a possible return. Classes have been canceled since Hurricane Helene made landfall in the western part of the state leaving cars submerged underwater and buildings on campus and across town damaged…

Hurricane Milton generates massive tornado in Florida ahead of landfall

Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The twister was part of the state’s high tornado potential ahead of the Category 4 storm’s landfall. MIAMI — A massive tornado crossed over Interstate 75 in Florida early Wednesday morning ahead of Hurricane Milton, according to the National Weather Service’s Miami office. The twister was part of the state’s high tornado potential ahead of the Category 4 storm’s landfall on the state’s western coast Wednesday night into Thursday morning. VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: El huracán…

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