Hi there, everyone. Its 4 00 in New York. At this hour, millions of people along Floridas Gulf Coast are bracing for one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded in The Atlantic basin. The outer bands of Hurricane Milton are already hitting parts of the state. It is forecast to make landfall some time tonight between 10 00 p. M. Eastern and 2 00 a. M. And is expected to double in size before making landfall. This is the scene right now in ft. Myers, florida, being battered by high winds and rain. The top concern for officials at this moment is making sure that residents get to safety. The window for evacuating is now rapidly closing. Even as the storm is already complicating those efforts. This video shows a tornado touching down near i75 in south florida, thats hundreds of miles from Hurricane Miltons core. Just a few hours ago, president Joe Biden called Hurricane Milton, quote, the storm of the century. And made a plea to people in the Storms Path to please evacuate. First, man
Understand and fully comprehended, but were going to cover it to the best of our ability and shine a spotlight on whats going on, jim. Thanks very much. You got it hadnt morning to All Of You. You are live in the Cnn Newsroom. Im Pamela Brown in washington. We begin this hour with this breaking News Hurricane Milton its is barreling toward the western shores of florida, the national Hurricane Center just issued the latest advisory saying the storm remains a category four, but it could pick up speed and go back to category five meanwhile, floridians heading out of state could be facing a number of obstacles. Some Gas Statiounning and officials see to expect Hours Worth of traffic. And this morning, Tampa International Airport suspended all operations. We begin this Hours Coverage with Meteorologist Derek Van dam. Derek, we just got an update on the storm tell us the latest alright. So pamela, since 5 00 a. M. Weve seen an increase in the Wind Speeds were at 150 miles per hour, sustained
The heroic dr. Anthony fauci gets tonights last word. The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle starts now. Tonight the Harris Campaign launches a Media Blitz as trump ramps of his angry rhetoric less than a month from Election Day. Plus, a powerful hurricane threatening florida again, less than two weeks after helenes destruction. The rest to prepare as public officials Battle Misinformation. Morning those lost and still missing. One year since the horrific Terror Attack on israel as the 11th Hour gets underway on this monday night. Good evening once again. Im Stephanie Ruhle. We are now 29 days away from the Election Day but today was a day of mourning. Its been one year since the October 7 Terrorist attack on israel. At the White House, president Joe Biden held a Candle Lighting Ceremony to remember the victims and he reaffirmed u. S. Support for israel while Vice President harris repeated the Administrations Commitment to securing a Ceasefire Deal and the release of israeli hostages. We w
Switch today the heroic dr. Anthony fauci gets tonights last word. The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle starts now. Tonight, the Harris Campaign launches a Media Blitz as trump ramps up angry rhetoric less than a month from election day. A powerful hurricane threatening florida again less than two weeks after healing. The rush to repair as public officials battle. And morning those lost and still missing one year since the terrific hammer horrific Terror Attack on israel as the 11th Hour gets underway on this monday night. Once again, i am Stephanie Ruhle. We are now 29 days away from election day. Today was a day of mourning. It has been one year since the October 7th terrorist attack on israel. At the White House, president Joe Biden held a Candle Lighting Ceremony to remember the victims and reaffirm support for israel. Vice president harris repeated the commitment to securing a Ceasefire Deal and the release of israeli hostages. The latest on the conflict later this hour. Meanwhile,
Right now on Ana Cabrera reports, Breaking News, as florida readies for a direct hit from a monster storm. Mass evacuations and urgent preparations as Hurricane Milton charges through the gulf. Were in tampa, a city that could see its worst storm in a century. The president expected to speak from the White House in just minutes as the nation sees two historic backtoback storms, well carry those remarks live. Also ahead, misinformation about the response to helene embroils the 2024 race. Vp harris slamming Donald Trump over lies about storm aid. And Breaking News at the Supreme Court this morning, justices hearing the first major case of the new term. The critical question should Ghost Guns be regulated as firearms . Thanks so much for joining us. It is 10 00 a. M. Eastern, 7 00 a. M. Pacific, im Ana Cabrera reporting from new york. Mass evacuations not seen in years unfolding in florida right now as a Monster Hurricane barrels toward the Gulf Coast. Hurricane milton is now a category 4