Florida Bracing For Cat 5 Hurricane Milton – Could Become Strongest Storm In Tampa’s History

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Tampa Bay is now bracing what could be the most powerful storm in the city’s history as Hurricane Milton has just strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane.

With sustained winds now exceeding 180 mph, the storm is on track to become one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever hit the region.

Tampa Bay, which hasn’t experienced a direct hurricane strike in over a century, is under particular threat. If the current trajectory holds, the low-lying city could be submerged under a storm surge of up to 15 feet, with disastrous consequences for its 3 million residents.

Tampa last endured a hurricane in 1921 when a much weaker storm flooded the city. Given the predicted intensity of Milton, experts fear far worse devastation this time. The storm’s explosive intensification has already put more than 15 million Floridians at risk, with mass evacuations and emergency preparations underway. Officials are urging residents to take action immediately, as this storm could spell unprecedented disaster for the region.

Beyond flooding, Milton is expected to cause severe infrastructure damage and long-term power outages. The combination of powerful winds and dangerous storm surges has authorities warning that significant areas along the Gulf Coast, especially Tampa, may be uninhabitable for weeks or even months.

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