O ainsley good morning 7 00 a. M. On the East Coast monday, October 7th, and this is Fox Friends. We start with a Fox News alert. Rescue and recovery efforts are underway in the southeast as communities beg for help 10 days after helene made Landfall And Lawrence is live on the ground in North Carolina with a firsthand look at all the devastation. Will plus today marks The One Year Anniversary since hamas deadly attack on israel. The family of one of the 97 hostages still being held speaking out last hour. Family experienced October 7th and luckily survived. But, luckily means that you have as who took in the family. My sister is courageous, she is advocating every day for the release of her husband. Brian and Vp Candidate Tim Walz down playing the slew of past false statements on Fox News sunday. I speak passionately, i had an entire career decades before i was in public office. They know and im very proud of my 24 years in service and my record. Brian all right. Republican v. P. Cand
The State Of Emergency at this hour. In just ten hours time, from 2 00 a. M. To noon today, Hurricane Milton growing from a category 1 hurricane to a Category 5. The strongest hurricane in the gulf in nearly two decades now. Authorities expecting major damage in florida. Mass evacuations now under way along the florida coast. Tampa bay among the Areas Bricing for a severe impact. And this hurricane threatening an historic Storm Surge, up to 15 feet in some areas. Ginger zee standing by, shes live in florida with the new forecast just from the national hurricane center. Also breaking as we come on tonight, amid this tragedy unfolding already from Hurricane Helene, the Death Toll now at least 230, the national Guard And Fema on the ground for days now, and tonight, theyre also now dealing with false claims and Conspiracy Theories being pushed by former President Trump. Republican Senator Thom Tillis making it clear border issues are not affecting aid in North Carolina. And just moments a
Category 5 storm and taking dead aim at florida. Milton rapidly strengthening over the past 24 hours, now packing winds of 180 miles per hour. The strongest hurricane of the Gulf Of Mexico in nearly 20 years. In florida a state of emergency. Storm surge warnings up to 15 feet. The race to get out. Mandatory evacuations. Al roker has the new track for us tonight. It comes as florida and the southeast are still reeling from hurricane Helenes Blast just 11 days ago. Thousands still without water. Were with the National Guard on an urgent mission to deliver relief. And in tennessee growing questions at a Plastic Factory where nearly a dozen workers were swept away. Also tonight, the solemn ceremonies as israel marks a year since the deadly hamas Terror Attack. Here in the u. S. The memorials for the victims and the hostages. And protests returning to campus as the deadly war expands to new fronts. The race for the White House with just 29 days to go Kamala Harris launching a media blitz. A
We are following two major stories tonight. The world is marking one year since Hamas Terrorists launched a Mask Attack on israel and has been called that countrys 9 11 one year later we look back. We have live Team Conch and an interview with israel wants ambassador to the u. S. But we begin with Hurricane Season in full and possibly devastating swing. We are tracking Hurricane Milton at this hour. Now a massive Category 5 Storm Heading for florida. Meanwhile the effects of Hurricane Helene still crippling parts of North Carolina. We exclusive ride along black Hawk Helicopter in Search Efforts and Recovery Efforts. We will talk with the fema about criticism of her Organizations Response and what lies ahead. First, residents along the Florida Gulf Coast preparing for what could be the strongest atlantic Basin Hurricane in five years. Hurricane melton is already packing 170 mileS Per hour winds. That makes it the first strongest hurricane already on record in the atlantic in terms of wi
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