The National Weather Service (NWS) detailed on social media the conditions of the impact of the powerful hurricane Milton in Florida, which is expected to occur starting Wednesday.
In a thread on the social network X, the scientific entity outlines the main actions that will take place when this tropical cyclone makes landfall, and even while it approaches Florida, due to the extent covered by this meteorological system.
The NWS states that "10 feet or more of flooding is expected along part of the west-central coast of the Florida peninsula," so they recommend that if you are in the storm surge warning area, your life is at risk and you should evacuate immediately.
"It is likely that there will not be enough time to wait and leave on Wednesday," they warn about the progressive deterioration of the weather in the coming hours.
They explain that devastating hurricane-force winds are expected in parts of Florida's west coast. "Milton is forecasted to remain a hurricane as it crosses the Florida peninsula, and potentially deadly hurricane winds, especially in gusts, are expected to extend inland into the peninsula," they note.
The meteorological authorities also warn again that "preparations to protect life and property, and to be ready for long-term power outages, should be completed by tonight."
They also indicate that Milton will be present in Florida until Thursday with heavy rains, which brings with it the risk of potentially deadly flash floods and urban flooding, along with moderate to significant river flooding, especially in areas where coastal and inland flooding combine to increase the overall flood threat.
With expectations of large evacuations, citizens of Florida have already begun to take precautions due to the approach of this powerful cyclone. The storm is expected to impact significant population centers like Tampa and Orlando and leave vast flooding across the state.
This Tuesday, after reaching category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson scale on Monday, Milton dropped to category 4, although it has not diminished the serious threat it poses to Florida, a state that is just recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, which left more than 200 victims and numerous damages in its wake.
According to the AP agency, the center of the hurricane could make landfall on Wednesday in the Tampa Bay area and could remain a hurricane as it moves through central Florida toward the Atlantic Ocean. This path would largely avoid other states that were severely affected by Hurricane Helene.
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