Fresh Take Florida
As tropical-storm-force winds start to blow into the Tampa area ahead of Hurricane Milton, forecasters are warning that it’s time to retreat indoors — and stay away from windows.
Hurricane Milton was about 145 miles west of Fort Myers and 160 miles southwest of Tampa with 145 mile per hour winds. The storm was moving northeast through the Gulf and expected to make landfall overnight.
The National Hurricane Center advised people to listen to updates and prepare for loss of power by keeping a battery-powered radio, charged phone and flashlight.
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One comment
The Cat In The MAGA Hat
October 9, 2024 at 3:14 pm
During Beryl in Texas ,I was out and about getting some ice cream and toilet paper,when the Eyewall pass,a twig flew off and hit me on the knee