The US State of Florida gears up for Hurricane Milton which the National Hurricane Center (NHC) described as “extremely powerful”.
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| Downtown Tampa, Florida is seen deserted as the city prepares for Hurricane Milton. Photo: AP Photo/Julio Cortez via apnews.com |
National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center forecasts “enhanced risk (3 of 5) associated with #Milton as several tornadoes are likely today and tonight across parts of central and southern Florida.”
According to NHC: “The @NWSSPC is forecasting an enhanced risk (3 of 5) associated with #Milton as several tornadoes are likely today and tonight across parts of central and southern Florida.
“The @NWSWPC is forecasting a high risk of flash flooding from #Milton with rainfall totals up to 18 inches over the Florida Peninsula. This rainfall brings the risk of catastrophic and life-threatening flash and urban flooding, along with moderate to major river flooding.”
