Tropical Storm Milton is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico. It is on a path toward Florida's west coast.
Tropical Storm Milton formed in the Gulf of Mexico Saturday and was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane as it headed toward Florida 's west coast, the National Hurricane Center said. Forecasters warned Sunday of increasing risks for parts of the coast that could be hit with 'life-threatening impacts' of the powerful storm.Milton was forecast to undergo a period of rapid intensification, the hurricane center said.
Ron DeSantis issued an emergency order on Saturday declaring a state of emergency in 35 Florida counties in preparation for possible landfall by Milton. As Florida continues to rebuild after damages from Hurricane Helene, DeSantis said the state will 'continue staging state assets to prepare for efficient search and rescue, power restoration, and roadway clearing.' The Hollywood, Florida mayor declared a state of emergency for the city on Saturday in preparation for Milton.
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