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Category 5 storm an 'extremely serious threat' to Florida

Hurricane Milton's storm surge threat is growing. Here's what Tampa Bay should watch out for.

As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida's Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast.

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Hurricane Milton is now a Category 5 storm. It's threatening an already-battered Florida — and is now a political issue.

Millions in Florida may soon be ordered to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected strike along the state's west coast near Tampa Bay.

Hurricane Milton tracker: Category 5 storm an 'extremely serious threat' to Florida

Hurricane Milton strengthened to a Category 5 storm on Monday as it takes aim at Florida's west coast. Landfall is expected as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Milton is closing in as Floridians are still recovering from the devastation unleashed by Hurricane Helene.

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Tampa mayor issues dire warning before Hurricane Milton: ‘If you choose to stay … you are going to die’

The powerful storm could hit Florida as early as Wednesday and may be more destructive than deadly Hurricane Helene, which ripped through parts of the Sunshine State just last week.

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Tampa Mayor Warns Residents in Evacuation Zones 'You're Gonna Die'

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is warning residents that they will "die" if they fail to act on evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton barrels toward the Florida city. Milton is expected to hit Tampa Bay by Wednesday and travel east across Florida before exiting into the Atlantic Ocean.

Hurricane Milton will be "an event like none other," Tampa mayor warns

The mayor of Tampa, Florida, and top FEMA officials gave an update Monday on preparations for Hurricane Milton. The storm is predicted to make landfall in Tampa on Wednesday. The mayor urged people in evacuation zones to get out before the storm hits.

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As Milton takes aim at Florida, why is Tampa Bay so vulnerable to hurricanes?

The last time the eye of a major storm like Hurricane Milton directly struck Tampa Bay was 1921 when the city was a sleepy ...

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Sinclair: Tampa braces for worst storm in a century as Hurricane Milton approaches

TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned residents Monday to prepare for evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton, ...

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Hurricane Milton's storm surge could be a major problem for Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay – the nation's most vulnerable metro area to storm surge – could be about to see its worst flooding in over a ...

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Monday live updates: Hurricane watch issued for Tampa Bay as Milton strengthens to Cat 5 storm

Hurricane Milton is continuing to rapidly intensify before its expected landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast sometime ...

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Powerful Hurricane Milton takes aim at Tampa as Florida braces for fresh blow

As Hurricane Milton strengthened to a Category 5 storm on Monday, Floridians scrambled to prepare for its arrival this week ...

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Bucs Forced to Leave Tampa Bay Early in Preparation of New 'Intense' Hurricane

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers get ready for their Week 6 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, they will be doing so without ...

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Threat grows that a dangerous hurricane could hit Florida’s west coast

Milton will probably make landfall Wednesday as a Category 3 hurricane, with the potential for a disastrous storm surge in ...

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