Gov. DeSantis brief on Hurricane Milton [RAW]
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference on Oct. 9 to discuss preparations ahead of Hurricane Milton?s landfall. As of Wednesday afternoon, Milton remains a Category 4 hurricane.

Video: Florida traffic camera captured tornado as Hurricane Milton impacts state

A live camera from the Florida Department of Transportation spotted a confirmed tornado on the ground Wednesday morning in South Florida as Hurricane Milton barrels toward the state.

Hurricane Milton: NOAA research flight through Milton
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FOX 9's Cody Matz takes a look at how scientists get research about hurricanes as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida. Milton is expected to make landfall Wednesday night or Thursday morning.

Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida as Cat 5
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Hurricane Milton remains in the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday morning as a category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 140 mph. The hurricane is barreling toward Florida's west coast, where it is expected to make landfall late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has your update on Milton's projected path.

Florida residents arriving in Georgia ahead of Hurricane Milton

Traffic on Interstate 75 northbound in Georgia has been heavy throughout Tuesday as Floridians evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Milton: Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld closing as major storm encroaches

Are Florida's major theme parks closed due to Hurricane Milton? Updates on Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Legoland Florida, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Central Florida Zoo.

Hurricane Milton: Debris still piled up from Helene
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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 to hit Florida as powerful storm
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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
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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
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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.

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.

Hurricane Helene: MN National Guard, Xcel Energy to assist relief efforts

Minnesota National Guard soldiers and Xcel Energy employees are heading to areas hit by Hurricane Helene to assist with relief efforts. 

RV camper swept away in Virginia river flooded by Helene

A recreational vehicle was captured on video being swept away by a gushing river in Virginia as remnants of Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding last month.

Biltmore Estate temporarily closed after Helene slams North Carolina area

The historic landmark will be closed until Oct. 15 as the Asheville, North Carolina community recovers from the devastation of Tropical Storm Helene.

Hundreds of US troops battle devastation caused by 'biblical' Helene floods

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Helene has caused unprecedented devastation across the western portion of the state. He emphasized the scale of the recovery ahead, stating: "This will be a long and difficult recovery."

Hurricane Helene death toll continues to rise
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Hurricane Helen has claimed the lives of at least 130 people, but the Department of Homeland Security cautions that the death toll could rise to 600 by week's end, as thousands remain unaccounted for. The storm hit North Carolina hard, with heavy rains washing out roads and buildings, leaving people stranded in the City of Ashville.

Warm, dry September in Twin Cities
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It was a warm and dry September in the Twin Cities. This comes as fall months are trending warmer and drier for the region. FOX 9's Cody Matz explains.