Going to be different . And so the difference between what theyre used to and what this will be, as a way to, hopefully, give them more encouragement to know that they need to get out . Thank you, Madam Vice President. Yes, we are emphasizing the Size And Intensity of the storm and the direction at which its approaching which is unusual and really raises that Storm Surge Risk for the West Coast of florida. We typically see hurricanes approach the West Coast of florida from the South Or Southeast parallel to the coast. This track, more perpendicular to the coast raises the Storm Surge Risk. And the size of the storm is going to produce hazardous impacts across much of the peninsula. So, weve been hitting the surge risks on both coasts, and flooding and tornadoes, trying to emphasize the Scale And Breadth of the threat which is somewhat unusual for milton. Thank you. Thank you for your good work. Mike, one more question yes, sir. For people listening, what is the width from the state of
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
This is Fox Friends. Fox weather alert. Mandatory evacuations now underway as florida braces for another hurricane. This one milton, Florida Governor Ron Desantis standing by. He will join us in minutes. There he is. Good morning, governor. Steve North Carolina getting helping help of two americas biggest stars as residents pick up the pieces from Hurricane Helene. Luke combs and Eric Church will join us live on this Fox Friends. Ainsley plus with exactly four weeks until election day, Kamala Harris struggles to answer for all of her flipflops. Listen. Against tracking now for it. You were for medicare for all, now youre not. People dont truly know what you believe or what you stand for. Lawrence the second hour of Fox Friends starts right now. Lawrence so we have a Fox Weather alert. Millions across Floridas Gulf Coast are bracing for Hurricane Milton as it heads toward Tampa Bay bringing lifethreatening Storm Surge. Milton could be the strongest storm to Hit Tampa in more than 100 ye
Hospital. My mom is going to die. My mom is going to be swept away. Reporter more than 60 patients were evacuated by helicopter. All making it out alive. The nurses, the staff made sure we got out. Reporter amid so much desperation, stories of survival, heroism and hope. In North Carolina, onlookers watched in horror as this home was swept away with a woman still inside. Armed with a Life Jacket and i rope, Eddie Jumped in. I couldnt watch her die. Reporter pilots from around the country coming together to bring in critical supplies and get people out. We have had people from text texas to maine show up. Reporter heroes saved her and her mom. I want to thank them. If it werent for them, we would not have made it. Reporter priscilla thompson, Nbc News, johnson city, tennessee. There are always heroes among us. That does it for us today. Thank you for being here. Thank you for the privilege of your time. Andrea mitchell picks up with more news right now. Right now on Andrea Mitchell repo
From former President Donald Trump as he gets to survey the damage in georgia caused by Hurricane Helene before speaking next Hour And Faldo stuff. The White House is said to hold a press briefing. Not as expected a short time from now and we will likely get plenty of questions on the Administrations Response and reaction to it. John we are getting worried that florida governor Ron Desantis will be holding a News Conference as well. We will be monitoring all of these events and bring them to you. Our coverage kicks off at the latest on the ground. Get out of the way. This is the main road. The bridge. There is a building right there between those two. Gone. All of this stuff, completely broken and flooded through. The storm had impacts far beyond our borders. Its Impacting Floridians and a tennessee mountains. We dont have internet service. No nothing. Thats the biggest problem. Communication. I saw a dumpster in the parking lot. Many more will remain without Electricity And Water and