Florida faces life-threatening hurricane, reports A BBC.
Hurricane Milton, which is currently moving at a speed of 255 kilometers per hour, is approaching the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, and according to forecasts from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), it may reach the American coast with catastrophic force.
The hurricane was briefly downgraded to a stronger Category 5 on Monday, then weakened somewhat and has now dropped to a still-damaging Category 4. At the same time, it is possible that it will be strengthened again to Level 5 later.
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in the densely populated city of Tampa Bay on Wednesday, just two weeks after the state was hit by Hurricane Helen.
Jane CastorThe town's mayor sent a harsh message to the settlement's residents.
I can say without exaggeration: If you decide to stay in the evacuated areas, you will die
Announce.
The most dangerous eviction in recent years is taking place in Florida. Ron DeSantis The governor warned everyone to leave the area as quickly as possible, because time is running out.
We'll have to see if he turns out to be a monster
– said the politician in his press conference on Monday afternoon.
Huge queues formed in front of gas stations, many gas stations ran out of fuel, and people bought almost everything in stores. Road traffic in some areas increased by 90 percent compared to usual.
