Hold onto your hats, folks! 🌬️ Hurricane Milton has officially crashed the party on Florida's Gulf Coast. Making landfall near Siesta Key as a fierce Category 3 storm, Milton is bringing some serious winds, deadly storm surge, and the threat of flooding to the Sunshine State. 🌊☔
Milton powered up over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, twice leveling up to a Category 5 beast before hitting land. Siesta Key, famous for its white-sand beaches and chill vibes, is now facing the brunt of Milton's fury. 🌴😬 This barrier island, home to around 5,500 residents, is about 113 kilometers south of Tampa. And while Tampa might have dodged a direct hit, they're still feeling the storm's wrath with gnarly storm surges and wild winds. 🌊🌪️
Right now, nearly 700,000 people are in the dark across Florida, thanks to Milton's rampage, according to PowerOutage.us. The storm is unleashing its power along much of Florida's Gulf Coast, including hotspots like Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and Fort Myers. Stay safe out there, Florida fam! 🙏
Hurricane season is no joke, and Milton's got everyone on their toes. Keep an eye on updates, look out for each other, and remember: safety first! 💪❤️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
