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
cdc that grandparents who are fully vaccinated can now see their family if no one is high risk, tonight here, the reality check. new reporting from inside the hospitals, with icus full, as the cdc says americans must remain vigilant with the variants still spreading. and major news tonight on one of the three vaccines and how it did against one of those key variants. the trial of former minneapolis police officer derek chauvin, charged with the killing of george floyd. at least three jurors now seated tonight and you will hear the audio of those jurors being asked key questions about the case. tonight, the queen responds. the first statement from buckingham palace on the allegations made by meghan and prince harry, including accusations of racism. president biden s $1.9 trillion rescue plan nearing the finish line tonight, and a clearer picture here this evening of what a typical family of four could receive in help. cecilia vega at the white house. the growing concer
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