Is going to be different here just so the difference what they are used to and what this will be as a way to hopefully give them more encouragement and know they need to get out there to speak with thank you, madame Vice President. We have been emphasizing Size And Intensity of the storm which is unusual and really raises that Storm Surge Risk for the West Coast of florida. We typically see hurricanes west Coast Florida South Southeast Parallel to the coach, coast and raises the Storm Surge Risk and size of the storm will produce hazardous impacts across much of the peninsula. But the Surge Risk on both coasts of hurricaneforce winds and Flooding Rain Fall threat and tornadoes to try to reemphasize the Scale And Breadth of the threat which is somewhat unusual for milton. Thank you and thank you for your work. For people listening, what is the width of the state of florida from Tampa Bay Area across to sebastian and in that area, Palm Beach . What kind of distance are we talking about .
This is not survivorable the urgent warning we got from Central Florida officials to all the people living in Hurricane Miltons path. The Evacuation Zone involves Six Million people. And this storm is hours away now from colliding with floridas gulf coast. The impact has the potential to change the coastline. Our Meteorologist Janice Dean was saying it will do that. President biden and Vicepresident Kamala Harris are getting briefed were told on preparations. Officials are bracing for extreme winds and the windshield on this has grown exponentially so its going to affect far many more people than we thought at first. The winds could cause widespread power outages, like we just saw less than two weeks ago across six states in the southeast, including florida. Helene hit florida first. This is the second punch. 15 feet of lifethreatening Storm Surge expected, and time is running short for people who actually want to get out of the way. And you might have to go a little bit farther away t
Everyone. Im Judge Jeanine Pirro along with jessica tarlov, jesse watters, dana perino, and greg gutfeld. Its 5 00 in new york city, and this is the five. Fox news alert. Officials say time is running out for millions as the onceinalifetime Hurricane Milton ferociously charges towards florida, and is expected to make landfall as soon as tonight. Lets go right to steve harrigan. He is out in tampa, florida. Steve . Judge, it is really pounding now, the heaviest rain we have seen so far. Expect to get anywhere from 61t with a Storm Surge that could be anywhere from 1015 feet and wins that are gusting now, we are not seeing any trees snapped but certainly starting to bend. A Worstcase Scenario for this storm would be if it were to hit just north of tampa. Keep in mind, thats tormented so much damage two weeks ago hit next to a town in florida that had a population of just 6,000. Now we are talking about a storm that might have a bullseye on an area of 3. 3 Million. And when you talk to pe
The early bands of the storm hit land. We bring you also an exclusive look at how one Volunteer Group is helping the recovery from Hurricane Helene back in North Carolina. President Biden Talks with israelS Prime minister as one israeli official warns of a lethal response to iranian attacks that could be imminent. Former President Trump tries to rally supporters in one of the most crucial of the Battleground States as new pollS Poll surfa. But, first [rain and winds] the wow, unbelievable. Zero visibility at thiS Point. Just unbelievable. [winds] bret the early effects of milton are here. We begin with a Fox Weather Alert. Hurricane milton heading toward Coastal Florida right now. Again, the first part of that hitting land. It is a category 3 system down from a 5 earlier. But it is bringing lifethreatening Storm Surge as much as 13 feet with 120 mileperhour winds and the potential for many, many tornadoes, some actually have already been spotted all over the ground throughout Coastal F
Keep it here on msnbc. Well be here throughout the storm for you and ill see you here tomorrow, same time, same place. For now, im Ana Cabrera reporting from New York. Jose diazbalart picks up our coverage right now. Good morning. 11 00 a. M. Eastern, 8 00 a. M. Pacific. Im Jose Diazbalart. We begin with breaking news. Hurricane Milton Closing in on floridas gulf coast, expected to make landfall early tomorrow as a devastating major hurricane. Right now, milton is a category 4 storm, churning 100 Miles Southwest of tampa, set to bring damaging winds and a dangerous and potentially historic Storm Surge. Schools, airports and many businesses are already closed in florida as People scramble to evacuate in the final hours before the storm hits. And take a look at this, miltons powerful winds shaking up a team of Hurricane Hunters flying through the storm. Meantime, right now, in South Florida, a tornado has broken out near i75. Joining us now from tampa, nbcs Marissa Parra. And also with u