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
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
Hunt next september 26, right now on cnn this morning you need to have a plan and he needs to get out now bracing for a Storm Surge, Hurricane Helene picking up steam expected to strengthen to it the category four as it makes Landfall Tonight 200,000 Manufacturing Jobs were lost during her his presidency, our economy is doing really, really badly its the Economy Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Layout dueling visions on the top issue two for voters in Battleground States where weve been working tirelessly with partners to avoid a fullblown, more the brink of all out war, the u. S. Calls for a temporary ceasefire as fighting between Israel And Hezbollah nears a Boiling Point 5 00 a. M. On the East Coast. A live look at clearwater, florida as Hurricane Helene is making its way through the Gulf Of Mexico gaining strength before its set to hit american soil. Tonight all right good morning, everyone. Im kasie hunt. Its wonderful to have you with us time is running short for residents along Fl