Forecasters are tracking Tropical Storm Milton, which could make landfall in regions still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene just days ago.
Although they cannot yet confirm the storm’s strength, forecasters are warning victims of the nation’s deadliest continental hurricane since 2005’s Hurricane Katrina that many may They need to prepare once again.
Milton is projected to bring a daunting 12 inches of rain, which could inundate the already troubled region of Florida, where many are still recovering from intense flooding and winds exceeding 140 mph.
Milton, which is brewed in the Gulf of Mexico, will make landfall just south of Tampa in areas like Orlando and Daytona over the weekend and next week.
Forecasters are tracking Tropical Storm Milton, which could make landfall in regions still reeling from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene just weeks ago.
Although they cannot yet confirm the storm’s strength, forecasters are warning victims of the nation’s deadliest continental hurricane since 2005’s Hurricane Katrina that many may need to prepare once again.
Milton is projected to bring a daunting 12 inches of rain that could inundate the already troubled region of Florida, where many are still recovering from intense flooding and winds that topped 140 mph. Pictured: Pieces of a destroyed dock are seen in Lake Lure, North Carolina, on October 2.
Other areas also on alert include Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, the Florida Keys and the northwest Bahamas.
While Florida has the highest chance of experiencing heavier rainfall totals, forecasters also expect nearby states to experience flooding.
Forecasters revealed today that a tropical depression has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, which will bring a deluge of rain and intense storms over the next few days.
Amid the emerging news, meteorologists predict that there is a possibility that Milton, now just a strong storm, could become a hurricane, causing serious consequences for the projected areas.
As a result of the strong storm, strong winds and lightning are also expected over the northwest Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico due to a low pressure trough, the National Weather Channel reported in a statement. advisory.
“Environmental conditions could support some gradual development of this system over the Gulf of Mexico this weekend as the system moves eastward,” the advisory said.
Forecasters predict there is a chance that Milton, now just a strong storm, could become a hurricane, causing serious consequences for the projected areas.
“Regardless of development, locally heavy rainfall could occur in parts of Mexico over the next few days and in parts of the Florida Peninsula over the weekend.”
The emerging threat comes as Hurricane Helene continues to wreak havoc across numerous states.
The situation as it stands now reports that more than 160 people have been confirmed dead in six states, as the hurricane’s historic rains have flooded entire cities, leveled homes and damaged many roads.
In an attempt to relieve victims of the recent unprecedented natural disaster, the Biden Administration has sent 1,000 active duty troops to one of the most devastated states, North Carolina, to assist in the response to Hurricane Helene.
FEMA has also helped ship more than 8.5 million meals, more than 7 million liters of water, 150 generators and more than 220,000 tarps to aid response efforts to the historic storm, although a recent revelation exposed allegations of poor management.
A letter from a whistleblower to Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. details how the department has wasted and misappropriated funds in the wake of Helene and is now “exacerbating the emergency.”
The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor other imminent threats as Hurricane Kirk approaches the central Atlantic and Hurricane Leslie approaches the eastern Atlantic.
No storms pose a direct threat to any landmass over the next week.