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Milton restrengthens into Category 5 storm

Hurricane Milton is on a path toward Florida's west coast after surging back into a Category 5 storm Tuesday evening, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit the state. Tampa's mayor warned of a direct hit and urged people to follow evacuation protocols Monday. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more on how residents are responding and CBS News correspon dent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on those still recovering from Hurricane Helene.

Milton on track for Helene-ravaged areas

Hurricane Milton, currently a Category 4 storm, is on track for parts of Florida's west coast that are still recovering from Helene. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more from residents there who rode out Helene but are not taking chances with Milton, CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore takes a look at the forecast and CBS News New York reporter Elijah Westbrook reports on how the storm is impacting air travel.

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