Hurricane Milton threatens Florida with tornadoes and floods
Hurricane Milton is already demonstrating its destructive force. The first footage of tornadoes caused by the hurricane comes from Florida. Heavy rain is falling, and strong winds are blowing.
Millions of residents living along a 480-kilometre stretch of Florida's coast have been ordered to evacuate, and authorities continue to issue increasingly alarming warnings.
American media report that the incoming hurricane is already being felt in Florida. The first videos recorded by people in the endangered area are starting to appear.
"Hurricane Milton is spawning tornadoes all over Florida just hours before the monster storm is set to make landfall," reports Fox News.
In the Reuters agency video, you can see how quickly the storm is approaching Sarasota. For several hours, a pool located about 30 metres from the shoreline was underwater.
Heavy rain is affecting the suburbs of Orlando.
Satellite images published by NOAA Satellites show numerous lightning strikes accompanying the approaching hurricane.
In an interview with CNN, Sandra Tapfumaneyi, the emergency management chief for Sarasota County, warned that those who decide to stay on the barrier islands south of Tampa may not survive the incoming storm with high waves. "If you decide to stay, make sure you have a life jacket on hand," urged Tapfumaneyi.
According to forecasts, about 300-400 millimetres of rain may fall during Hurricane Milton's onslaught.
