What You Should Know About Hurricane Milton

Another hurricane named Milton is making its way through the sea! This article will tell you about Hurricane Milton, how it formed, and where it might go. It’s important to know what to do when a hurricane is coming, so that you can stay safe and protect your home.

Tracing the Formation and Growth of Hurricane Milton

The National Hurricane Center is tracking three hurricanes and a tropical wave in the Atlantic basin today and in less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall, Florida residents are preparing for another yet major storm. Hurricane Milton is expected to hit the gulf coast of Florida as a destructive and life threatening category 3. This storm is said to happen on Wednesday with 120 mph winds. Hurricane Milton is expected to rapidly intensify to a Category 4 storm with 155-mph winds before making landfall later this week.

The forecast predicted the strike to happen between Cedar Key and Naples including the Tampa area. As there will be very low vertical wind shear and warm sea temperature, Milton will be able to gain more strength over the next few days. Parts of the state could see more than 15 inches of rainfall, according to the National Hurricane Center. Some of the same communities are dealing with the effects of Helene — which hit Florida’s Big Bend as a Category 4 hurricane and killed at least 232 people across the Southeast.

Preparations and Safety Measures Advice for Residents and Travelers in the Path of Hurricane Milton

If you are a traveller or you live, work or own property  in an area at risk of flooding, you should consider taking a few steps now that will reduce later your risk of death,  and property damage from flooding.

1. You should consider buying flood insurance even if you live in a low risk flooding area. 

2. Protect your homes with flood proof structures to protect your home from flooding. 

3.  Take interest in learning about emergency supplies you will need incase of flooding, flooding evacuation routes and other steps you might need to know before the day of flooding. 

4. Prepare a flood kit with important items like non-perishable food, water, first-aid supplies, torches and crucial documents. 

5. Pack dry clothing to keep you warm. Have an emergency whistle to signal for help.