Hurricane Milton
Category 5 Atlantic hurricane in 2024
Hurricane Milton was a powerful tropical cyclone that is an Atlantic tropical cyclone. The hurricane started in early October in the the Western Gulf of Mexico.
 Milton near peak intensity just north of the Yucatán Peninsula on October 7 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | October 5, 2024 |
| Extratropical | October 10, 2024 |
| Category 5 hurricane | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 180 mph (285 km/h) |
| Highest gusts | 190 mph (305 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 897 mbar (hPa); 26.49 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Casualties | 4 missing, 2 dead |
| Fatalities | 14 |
| Injuries | 14+[a] |
| Damage | >$30 billion |
| Areas affected |
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Part of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Milton became stronger and turned into a Category 5 on October 7, 2024 and hit the peninsula of Florida and was gone around October 12, 2024. The hurricane had a big impact on the Tampa Bay area as well as the west coast of Florida. Residents in the Tampa Bay Area had to evacuate the area. Airports around Florida cancelled flights due to the hurricane.
The Europa Clipper was delayed due to the hurricane.[1]
The hurricane damaged a lot of houses and created floods. The hurricane also caused a couple of fatalities and injured hundreds.
Notes
change- ↑ 11 direct and three indirect
References
change- ↑ Harwood, William (2024-10-06). "FAA clears European asteroid probe for launch, but stormy weather threatens delay - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
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