Florida is threatened with the next major hurricane. Millions of people are being evacuated. A TV broadcast provides a rare insight into the emotional situation on site.
Munich – Just a few days ago, Hurricane “Helene” caused severe devastation in Florida. Hundreds of people lost their lives. Now the population of the US state has to prepare for severe storms again: Hurricane “Milton” is on its way towards the mainland. The assessment of a TV expert shows how serious the situation is. During the live broadcast he struggles with his emotions.
Hurricane “Milton” is rolling towards the USA – winds of up to 290 kilometers per hour
The National Hurricane Center provides frequent information about the hurricane on social media. Early Tuesday morning (October 8), the weather service said: “Hurricane Milton remains an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane with winds of 180 miles per hour (about 290 km/h)” – the highest category for a hurricane.
According to experts, the strength is expected to decrease again somewhat, but the population is still being warned urgently: “According to forecasts, the hurricane will remain an extremely dangerous hurricane when it reaches Florida on Wednesday evening.” Data from National Hurricane Center show that “Milton” is currently over the Gulf of Mexico (as of October 8th, 11:15 a.m.).
“Extremely serious danger to Florida”: Hurricane Center warns population of “life-threatening situation”
It is an “extremely serious threat to Florida.” The Hurricane Center states: “Hurricane and storm surge warnings are in effect for portions of the west coast of the Florida Peninsula. This is an extremely life-threatening situation.”
TV meteorologist struggles with emotions as he talks about Hurricane Milton
A TV broadcast with meteorologist John Morales shows how serious the situation is. According to US media, he is considered the longest-serving TV meteorologist in the United States. The expert is usually serious and calm in his reporting. In a conversation with the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) he classifies what is happening.
He explains: “This is truly an incredible, incredible, incredible hurricane.” As he continues speaking, he is speechless. He takes a breather and shortly afterwards seems to be fighting back tears. Morales apologized during the live broadcast: “I apologize, this is terrible.”
Morales’ appearance is attracting a lot of attention on social media. The comments also show how worrying the situation is. One user commented: “If one of the most experienced experts in the country is fighting tears like that, then we should really prepare for the worst.”
Florida’s northbound highways are jammed – millions of people are asked to evacuate
Current videos from Florida confirm this. The authorities have asked millions of people to evacuate. Videos show that the highways to the north are currently jammed for kilometers in many places – in some places the flow of traffic is completely interrupted, while the oncoming lane is completely empty.
The so-called Atlantic hurricane season is in full swing. Hurricanes Helene and Milton are not the only evidence of this. Europe will also have to prepare for severe impacts from Hurricane Kirk in the coming days. According to experts, there is a risk of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes even in Germany from Thursday. Former hurricane “Isaac” is also on its way to Europe and is worrying meteorologists. (bk)
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