As Hurricane Milton, a formidable Category 4 storm, prepares to unleash its fury on Florida, Tampa's Mayor Jane Castor has issued a chilling warning to the city's residents.
The hurricane, which was briefly upgraded to a Category 5 before receding slightly, is anticipated to make landfall on Wednesday evening, bringing with it a potentially devastating impact.
According to The Post Millennial, the hurricane has been gathering strength in the Gulf Coast and is now on a direct collision course with Florida. Mayor Castor, in a stark address to the city's inhabitants, stated, If you choose to stay you are going to die. The mayor's words underscore the severity of the impending storm, which has grown increasingly powerful and deadly.
Mayor Castor further emphasized the unprecedented nature of Hurricane Milton, stating, "I can tell you right now they might have done that in others, theres never been one like this. She compared it to Hurricane Helene, which served as a wakeup call, but described Milton as "literally catastrophic." She reiterated her warning, saying, If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, youre gonna die.
The mayor also highlighted the expected tidal surge of 10 to 12 feet, significantly higher than Helene's six-foot surge, which was "devastating to so many in [Tampa's] coastal area." Hurricane Milton has already earned the dubious distinction of being the second-strongest hurricane in Gulf hurricane history.
As the storm approaches, residents have been seen fleeing the city, their vehicles laden with food and supplies. This mass exodus has left store shelves bare in many areas, a testament to the fear and urgency gripping the city. The coming days will reveal the true extent of Hurricane Milton's wrath and the resilience of Tampa's residents.
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