Hurricane 'Milton' Live. Broadcast from the state of Florida.


Hurricane "Milton" is reaching Florida's coast, prompting the evacuation of over 5.5 million people. Its epicenter is on the central-western coast, where the city of Tampa is located, with a population of 3.3 million. There have been no continuous storms in this region for the last 100 years.
Milton is the strongest hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico since 2005. This evacuation operation is considered one of the largest in the state's history.
The hurricane has also caused a series of tornadoes and power outages in more than 1 million homes. St. Petersburg city received over 23 centimeters of rain in three hours, which is the three-month norm.
Forecasts indicate that heavy rains may lead to flooding in areas near rivers and lakes. The hurricane is classified as category three and poses a life-threatening danger due to floods, heavy rains, and strong winds.
The governor of Florida reported that at least 19 tornadoes have been registered in the state, and 116 tornado warnings have been issued. Coastal communities are also facing dangerous storm surges.
US President Joe Biden has decided to postpone his visit to Germany due to the hurricane approaching the US.
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