Milton storm surge could be too much for Tampa General’s ‘AquaFence’
On one side, Dustin Pasteur, vice president of Facilities and Construction, can be seen inspecting a 10-foot high section of the “AquaFence.” On the other, floodwaters from Hillsborough Bay lapped against the barrier. The surge from the storm reached seven feet.
Hurricane Milton is now a Category 5 storm. What to know about its path
The National Hurricane Center stated that when Hurricane Milton lands in Florida this week, it is expected to be a category 4 or 5 storm. It was upgraded to a category 5 on Monday. Here's what the different hurricane categories reporest: Category 1 : Winds of 74-95 mph, causing minimal damage like flooding and uprooted trees.
As Milton strengthens, Hurricane Watch, Storm Surge Watch issued for Jacksonville area
Hurricane Watch issued for Northeast Florida The Hurricane Watch extends from the St. Lucie/Indian River County Line northward to the mouth of the St. Marys River. What is a Hurricane Watch?
Milton's storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay region
Florida communities near Tampa Bay were devastated when Hurricane Helene made landfall two weeks ago about 100 miles (160 kilometers) to the north
'Reverse storm surge': How Hurricane Milton could flood Tampa Bay or shockingly dry it
Depending on where Hurricane Milton lands, the Tampa Bay area could be flooded with a huge storm surge — or it could have its bay sucked dry of water. The "reverse" storm surge phenomenon – which exposes sand,
Hurricane Milton: Wobbles could determine if landfall is Sarasota-Manatee or Tampa Bay
Increased storm intensity prompts County to extend evacuation order to Level C; Riverview High School pulled from shelter list
Hurricane Milton: See Tampa Bay webcams live as the storm approaches
Category 5 hurricane, packing over 160 mph winds, is projected to make landfall on the west coast of the Florida peninsula on Wednesday, and is tracking towards the well-populated Tampa Bay region. The hurricane jumped from a Category 1 to 5 in under a day.
Hurricane Milton's storm surge could be a major problem for Tampa Bay
Evacuations already have begun in the Tampa metro area, which is home to about 3.5 million people, as the storm approached, mainly because of the storm surge threat. "Storm surge is historically the single deadliest hazard of a hurricane,
LIVE: Hurricane Milton’s threat toward Tampa Bay
Hurricane Milton is continuing its threatening path toward Florida’s west coast, with a potential landfall this upcoming Wednesday. Milton was upgraded to Category 5 hurricane at noon Monday. However,
Hurricane Milton to Strike Massive Blow to Tampa Bay Area
Hurricane Milton, was forecast to come ashore in the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday evening. On Tuesday it had grown into a Category 5 storm with winds recorded at 185 mile per hour. This is at the upper limit of the category and had meteorologists speculating about adding a Category 6 to the scale.
On the heels of Helene, Milton leave Floridians on edge from Tampa to Orlando
As Danny Pownall looked through the piles of debris on the street left by Hurricane Helene, he feared the destruction ...
Tropical Storm Milton tracker: Major hurricane forecast to slam Florida
Tropical Storm Milton formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday as forecasters expect the storm to quickly strengthen into a ...
Track Hurricane Milton: Storm weakens to Cat 4, still 'dangerous.' See path to Florida
Hurricane Milton has weakened to a Category 4 storm but is still 'extremely dangerous' as it heads toward Florida, NHC says.
Milton weakens slightly. Hurricane, storm surge warnings issued for portions of Florida's East Coast
The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Milton could double in size by the time it makes landfall Wednesday night.
Hurricane Milton tracker: Storm weakens slightly to Category 4; still 'extremely dangerous'
Hurricane Milton has weakened slightly into a Category 4 storm, but is still an "extremely dangerous" hurricane, according to ...
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Hurricane Helene insurance losses likely in billions
Storm surge could be as much ... but any eastward shift closer to Tampa is expected to enhance the volume of filed claims to the program." As an illustration, Citizens President and CEO Tim ...
Helene heads toward Virginia with weakened winds after deadly storm surge
The system will keep weakening as it meanders over western Kentucky on Saturday, possibly near Tennessee border. By Sunday, ...
Storm tracker: Tropical Storm Helene forms, expected to make landfall as hurricane Thursday
Tropical Storm Helene formed Tuesday and is expected to make landfall as a hurricane Thursday, according to the National ...