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On their networks, they wrote: “Our #whiindex state maps reflect our closures starting at 2:00 pm today ahead of Hurricane Milton. More updates coming soon. Stay safe.” Then they attached a map with the branches that remained open and which closed.
The chain Waffle House became famous, in addition to its exquisite breakfasts, of create an index of weather phenomena. If a store remains open in the city, even on a limited basis, residents are reassured knowing that Coming storm unlikely to cause devastation. The opposite happens when it begins to close branches, as happened in Tampa.
Our #whiindex status maps reflect our closures as of 2pm today in advance of #HurricaneMilton. More updates to come. Please stay safe.
**Due to the potential for variations in Milton’s path, this information is subject to change without notice. Please follow local guidance. pic.twitter.com/AWig09L8bP
— Waffle House (@WaffleHouse) October 8, 2024
The latest news on Hurricane Milton in Florida
The governor of Florida, Ron DeSantisoffered a press conference in the last hours, urging the population to stay in safe places or move to one of the 149 shelters designated in the state. Floridians still have some time, as landfall is expected early Wednesday morning.
For his part, the National Hurricane Center (NHC, for its acronym in English), issued a special bulletin that placed Hurricane Milton, just 230 miles from Tampa. “Now is the time to rush to complete all preparations to protect life and property according to your emergency plan“, they noted.
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