Florida’s west coast is on high alert as Hurricane Milton gains strength in the Gulf of Mexico, expected to make landfall by midweek. Just over a week after Hurricane Helene caused deadly flooding across parts of the Southeast, Milton is now bearing down on the region, promising another round of severe weather.
Milton, currently a Category 1 storm, rapidly intensified after forming in the Gulf and is forecast to reach Category 3 strength before hitting the Florida coast. While it is not projected to be as powerful as Helene, the National Hurricane Center has warned that the risk of life-threatening effects is rising for the impacted areas.
With recovery efforts from Helene still underway, FEMA faces a significant challenge as it mobilizes additional resources to respond to this latest threat. The organization is already stretched thin, and Milton’s arrival will test its capacity to provide timely aid.
Communities along Florida’s west coast are urged to prepare for potential evacuations and take all necessary precautions to brace for Milton’s impact.
Source: National Weather Service