Hurricane Milton: Debris still piled up from Helene
As Milton approaches Florida's Gulf Coast, storms preps are rapidly underway as the state prepares for a second punch after Hurricane Helene. But the effects of Helene are still visible. Britta Merwin reports live from Lido Key, Florida.
As Milton approaches Florida's Gulf Coast, storms preps are rapidly underway as the state prepares for a second punch after Hurricane Helene. But the effects of Helene are still visible. Britta Merwin reports live from Lido Key, Florida.
Hurricane Milton has Florida homeowners and the insurance market bracing for impact
Florida is already in a home insurance crisis, and the threat of another hurricane could not come at a worse time for weary homeowners.
Florida is already in a home insurance crisis, and the threat of another hurricane could not come at a worse time for weary homeowners.
Hurricane Milton: Mandatory evacuations begin in Tampa Bay Area
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, many Tampa Bay Area residents are preparing to evacuate.
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, many Tampa Bay Area residents are preparing to evacuate.
Hurricane Milton to hit Florida as powerful storm
Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a category 5 hurricane within 24 hours and is one of the only hurricanes on record to do so. It is the second strongest hurricane recorded in the Gulf of Mexico and the fifth strongest in the Atlantic. As of Tuesday morning, the category 4 hurricane has sustained winds of over 150 mph, and it's expected to make landfall in Florida Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Millions of people are under evacuation orders, with the Tampa airport closing Tuesday and the Orlando airport closing Wednesday.
Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a category 5 hurricane within 24 hours and is one of the only hurricanes on record to do so. It is the second strongest hurricane recorded in the Gulf of Mexico and the fifth strongest in the Atlantic. As of Tuesday morning, the category 4 hurricane has sustained winds of over 150 mph, and it's expected to make landfall in Florida Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Millions of people are under evacuation orders, with the Tampa airport closing Tuesday and the Orlando airport closing Wednesday.
Hurricane Milton prompts evacuations in Florida
One of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record in heading toward Florida as millions of people are under an evacuation order. Milton quickly strengthened from a tropical storm to a category 5 hurricane within 24 hours. Milton is expected hit Florida’s west coast as a major hurricane, making landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday. The storm could bring 5-10 inches of rain, 10-15 feet storm surge and over 110 mph winds.
One of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record in heading toward Florida as millions of people are under an evacuation order. Milton quickly strengthened from a tropical storm to a category 5 hurricane within 24 hours. Milton is expected hit Florida’s west coast as a major hurricane, making landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday. The storm could bring 5-10 inches of rain, 10-15 feet storm surge and over 110 mph winds.
Hurricane Milton pushes toward Florida as Cat 4
Hurricane Milton, currently a category 4, is inching toward Florida, where it?s expected to hit the coastline as a major hurricane. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz discusses how Milton went from a tropical storm to a category 5 hurricane within 24 hours.
Hurricane Milton, currently a category 4, is inching toward Florida, where it?s expected to hit the coastline as a major hurricane. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz discusses how Milton went from a tropical storm to a category 5 hurricane within 24 hours.
Floridians flee Hurricane Milton, with Minnesotans feeling the effects
Kelly Metevia has lived in Fort Myers, Florida for 17 years, but tomorrow she and her family will be leaving their home to get out of the path of Hurricane Milton.
Kelly Metevia has lived in Fort Myers, Florida for 17 years, but tomorrow she and her family will be leaving their home to get out of the path of Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane forecast: Milton strengthens to Category 5 as Florida orders evacuations
Hurricane Milton increased to a Category 5 storm on Monday as it barreled toward an already-battered Florida. Here’s the latest information on the storm.
Hurricane Milton increased to a Category 5 storm on Monday as it barreled toward an already-battered Florida. Here’s the latest information on the storm.
Hurricane, Tropical Storm Watch vs. Warning: Here's what each means
Warnings are more dire than watches, but both need to be taken seriously. Here's a look at the differences between a Tropical Storm Watch, Hurricane Watch, Storm Surge Watch, Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Warning, and Storm Surge Warning.
Warnings are more dire than watches, but both need to be taken seriously. Here's a look at the differences between a Tropical Storm Watch, Hurricane Watch, Storm Surge Watch, Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Warning, and Storm Surge Warning.
Gov. Walz sending emergency team to help in Florida ahead of Milton
As Hurricane Milton strengthens to a Category 5 storm, as it approaches Florida's Gulf coastline, Minnesota is sending emergency teams to help with recovery efforts.
As Hurricane Milton strengthens to a Category 5 storm, as it approaches Florida's Gulf coastline, Minnesota is sending emergency teams to help with recovery efforts.
For the first time on record, the Atlantic has 3 hurricanes simultaneously after September
Hurricane Milton is intensifying and will be a major hurricane before it slams into the storm-ravaged Florida coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Milton is intensifying and will be a major hurricane before it slams into the storm-ravaged Florida coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Twin Cities hospitals cancel surgeries amid IV fluid shortage concerns after Hurricane Helene
Amid concerns over a possible IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene shut down a medical supply manufacturing plant in North Carolina, hospitals in the Twin Cities are canceling some surgeries to conserve limited stock.
Amid concerns over a possible IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene shut down a medical supply manufacturing plant in North Carolina, hospitals in the Twin Cities are canceling some surgeries to conserve limited stock.
Surgeries canceled due to IV fluid shortage concerns
Twin Cities hospitals are canceling some surgeries after Hurricane Helene due to concerns about an IV fluid shortage. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Twin Cities hospitals are canceling some surgeries after Hurricane Helene due to concerns about an IV fluid shortage. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Milton latest: Hurricane expected to intensify to Category 4 before Florida landfall
Hurricane Milton is rapidly intensifying as it barrels toward Florida, where potentially life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and torrential rain are expected.
Hurricane Milton is rapidly intensifying as it barrels toward Florida, where potentially life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and torrential rain are expected.
Milton expected to become a major hurricane before slamming into Florida
The forecast for Tropical Storm Milton has evolved quite a bit in the last 24 hours, showing greater potential to be a more significant storm.
The forecast for Tropical Storm Milton has evolved quite a bit in the last 24 hours, showing greater potential to be a more significant storm.
Hurricane Helene weather reports from college student go viral
An unexpected source became a trusted and go-to place for information during Hurricane Helene’s devastation in western North Carolina - a college student’s Facebook page.
An unexpected source became a trusted and go-to place for information during Hurricane Helene’s devastation in western North Carolina - a college student’s Facebook page.
Yellow jackets swarm in Helene-ravaged towns
Health agencies are loading up on EpiPens and Benadryl to help with swarming yellow jackets in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Health agencies are loading up on EpiPens and Benadryl to help with swarming yellow jackets in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
How a Florida hurricane led to historic floods in North Carolina’s mountain towns
Learn how hurricane Helene’s landfall in Florida led to catastrophic flooding in the Appalachian Mountains, including towns like Asheville and Hendersonville, and why this storm was so destructive.
Learn how hurricane Helene’s landfall in Florida led to catastrophic flooding in the Appalachian Mountains, including towns like Asheville and Hendersonville, and why this storm was so destructive.
Watch: Dolly Parton announces $2 million for Helene victims
“We’re all here to mend those broken hearts," Dolly Parton told a crowd in a Tennessee Walmart parking lot. “These are my mountains. These are my valleys … These are my people."
“We’re all here to mend those broken hearts," Dolly Parton told a crowd in a Tennessee Walmart parking lot. “These are my mountains. These are my valleys … These are my people."
Grandparents found hugging each other after fallen tree killed them during Hurricane Helene
Marcia and Jerry Savage are two of the more than 150 people killed because of the storm and its aftermath.
Marcia and Jerry Savage are two of the more than 150 people killed because of the storm and its aftermath.