Hurricane Milton Damage Is Being Assessed As It Moves Inland

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Hurricane Milton Damage Is Being Assessed As It Moves Inland

Hurricane Milton Slams Into Florida's Northwest Coast

Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 4 storm, made landfall on the Florida Panhandle near Panama City Beach early Tuesday morning. The storm brought with it sustained winds of 130 mph and gusts of up to 150 mph. Hurricane-force winds extended 40 miles from the center of the storm, while tropical storm-force winds extended 100 miles from the center.

The storm surge was reported to be as high as 12 feet in some areas, causing widespread flooding along the coast. In the hours since Hurricane Milton made landfall, the storm has weakened to a Category 3 hurricane, but it is still bringing heavy rain and wind to the area. Hurricane Milton caused widespread damage and flooding in Florida, and the full extent of the damage is still being assessed. Search and rescue operations are underway, and the National Hurricane Center is urging residents in the affected areas to remain indoors until the storm has passed.

Hurricane Milton Weakens to a Category 2 As It Moves Inland

Hurricane Milton has weakened to a Category 2 storm as it moves inland over Georgia. The storm is still bringing heavy rain and wind to the area, and flash flooding is a risk. The National Hurricane Center has issued a flash flood warning for much of central and southern Georgia, as well as parts of Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Hurricane Milton is expected to continue to weaken as it moves inland, but it is still a dangerous storm, and residents in the affected areas should take precautions.

Hurricane Milton Expected to Bring Heavy Rain to the East Coast

Hurricane Milton is expected to bring heavy rain to the East Coast as it moves up the coast. The National Hurricane Center has issued a flash flood watch for parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Hurricane Milton is expected to continue to weaken as it moves inland, but it could still bring flooding and power outages to the East Coast.