Developments, but we begin at the Weather Map with al roker. As if the threat of this potentially historic Storm Isnt enough, were already seeing tornadoes. Thats right. And this was kind of the worst case scenario, chris, because we were talking about this for the last two days. We were going to see these tornadoes, especially as it approached, and sure enough thats what happened. Lets show you what weve got going on right now. As far as our map is concerned, we are looking at a category 4 storm. 150 miles now southwest of tampa. Its got 130 miles per hour winds. Its moving northeast at 16 miles per hour. Now, as we look, you can see we have Tornado Watches now from Daytona Beach all the way down to key west. Weve had reports of 50 tornadoes so far in the last couple of hours. And now we have numerous, multiple Tornado Warnings going on to the west, i should say the east of tampa and sarasota, to the west of West Palm Beach, and right between West Palm Beach and Fort Myers. These are
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
Trump back in butler, pennsylvania, holding a rally at the same site he was almost assassinated nearly three months ago. Trump taking the stage just an hour ago behind bulletproof glass. Trumps tribute to the firefighter who was killed that day and the supporters who were there Then And Now back. Hes coming back for us. We have to come back for him. Massive explosions In Beirut tonight. Some of the biggest yet as israel ramps up its attacks. Also a tropical storm headed toward florida set to become a hurricane tomorrow. We are tracking its path. Plus, Vice President harris in the Storm Zone visiting Recovery Efforts in North Carolina amid growing misinformation that the federal government has abandoned the decimated region. Plus, a new warning from the fbi that there may be violence inside the u. S. One year after the October 7th terror attacks in israel. A Hero Passengers forced to take the controls of a small airplane after the pilot passed out. How Air Traffic Control guided her to
Series of safety scares. What the workers are demanding and how it could impact you if youre flying. Also tonight, the race to stop raging wildfires in the west. Snowmaking machines used to save a ski resort, and after a daring rescue, the Hero Firefighter speaking out to us. The race for the White House. Donald trump speaking to Reporters Today vowing large deportations if hes reelected beginning in the Ohio Town at the center of baseless claims hes pushed about haitian immigrants. Our Richard Engel on the ground in wartorn gaza. The new images revealing the scope of the destruction. Justin timberlake pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of his dwi arrest. The Pop Stars warning outside court about drinking and driving. The frightening moment on the nfl field. The Miami Dolphins quarterback suffering another concussion. The Questions Tonight about his future in the game. And the mini masterpieces so small, well, they can only be viewed by microscope. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News wit
The Debate Stage. The doj preparing charges related to the hack of trumps campaign team. Who would be held responsible. Sidestepping a subpoena. Why d. A. Fani willis is expected to skip a hearing on her conduct in the sweeping investigation into trump in georgia. And later, a strike at a global symbol of americas manufacturing strength. Why 30,000 Union Workers at boeing are heading to the Picket Lines. Good morning, and happy friday. It is 10 00 eastern, 7 00 a. M. Pacific. Im Ana Cabrera reporting from New York. This Morning Vice President harris prepares for two day of a Battleground Blitz as Donald Trump doubles down on a Conspiracy Theory. Donald trump will hold a Press Event where hell likely face questions about promoting unfounded far right claims about migrants eating pets in ohio, a fixation some top republicans think could cost him in key states. Vice president harris was in one of those states Last Night, north carolina, thats where she called for a debate rematch. Look, i