The United States is on high alert for the Milton Hurricane. Described as the hurricane of the century, Milton hit the western coastal area of Florida as a category 3 storm. It was reported that the wind speed reached 205 kilometers per hour. Due to Milton, numerous tornadoes struck Florida. At least 125 homes suffered severe damage. Around one and a half million homes and businesses were left without electricity, and residents in the area were evacuated. In Florida, 16 people lost their lives due to the hurricane.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced that the Milton Hurricane made landfall in Siesta Key, Florida at a category 3 level. The wind speed was reported to be 205 kilometers per hour. Approximately two and a half hours later, the wind speed dropped to 165 kilometers per hour, causing the hurricane to downgrade to a Category 2.

However, due to Milton, several tornadoes occurred in Florida. At least 125 homes suffered severe damage, leaving around one and a half million homes and businesses without power.

According to CNN, 16 people lost their lives in Florida due to the hurricane. The Meteorological Service warned that the sea level could rise up to 4 meters.

The Milton Hurricane, categorized as level 5, has the potential for massive destruction with wind speeds reaching up to 230 kilometers per hour. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warned that evacuations at this stage would be dangerous and urged people not to leave the shelters.

President Joe Biden called for the evacuation of the region before the hurricane struck, stating, “This is a matter of life and death.” Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 51 counties threatened by the hurricane, while Biden approved a federal disaster declaration to take precautions against potential damages.

This decision will enable all necessary assistance to be provided during the state’s hurricane preparedness and recovery process. According to warnings issued by the NHC, areas ranging from Flamingo to Yankeetown on Florida’s west coast and including Charlotte Harbor, Tampa Bay, St. Johns River are at risk of storm surge.

Additionally, hurricane advisories have been issued for areas along Florida’s east coast from St. Lucie/Martin County Line to Ponte Vedra Beach. Mandatory evacuations have been initiated in many areas around Tampa Bay and its surroundings due to the hurricane’s powerful winds and potential deadly storm surges.

Officials have expedited evacuations to safe locations for residents in the area due to anticipated flooding and destructive winds from the hurricane. Warnings were given to those who do not comply with evacuation orders that they could be in great danger.

Florida residents who believed they would not be safe at home lined up to find places in the nearest shelters. The majority of residents, largely comprising the elderly, settled in school buildings.

According to NHC forecasts, the storm surge and rising sea levels brought by the Milton Hurricane will result in life-threatening flooding in many coastal areas of Florida. Meteorologists indicated that areas approximately 30-40 km south of the hurricane’s center could suffer the most severe impacts. It is noted that the location where Milton makes landfall will directly affect the extent of damage caused by the hurricane.