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Places like Fort Myers, Florida, could see anywhere from 10 to 15 feet of storm surge depending on Hurricane Milton's path. It's a community still rebuilding from Hurricane Ian, which hit in 2022. On Monday, many braved the rain to stock up on sandbags to prepare their homes and businesses.
The Weather Channel's Stephanie Abrams has the latest forecast for Hurricane Milton after the storm intensified Monday from a Category 2 to a Category 5 hurricane.
Fort Myers Beach, Florida, is under a mandatory evacuation order ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected landfall. The mayor of the community, Dan Allers, joined CBS News to discuss the storm and CBS News New York meteorologist John Elliott has a look at the forecast.
As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida's Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast.
The National Hurricane Center upgraded Milton to a Category 5 storm on Monday. The hurricane is projected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast by Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest from Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, North Carolina is still grappling with the crushing destruction of Helene and its ripple effects. Tonight, the key battleground state is changing some of its voting rules to make it easier for people to cast their ballots. Skyler Henry reports.
Another dangerous hurricane is set to slam into Florida. Milton is gathering strength in the Gulf of Mexico. CBS News' Cristian Benavides is tracking the storm.
If Hurricane Milton stays on its current track, forecasters say it will be the worst storm to hit the Tampa, Florida, area in more than a century. Lonnie Quinn has new details on Milton's track and timing.
Hurricane Milton exploded in strength Monday with winds topping 180 miles per hour. The monster hurricane is now expected to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday in Florida. Cristian Benavides and Tom Hanson report.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an update Monday ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, which is expected on Wednesday evening. DeSantis said that Florida residents on the entire Gulf Coast of the state should be ready if the hurricane does not make landfall where it is expected in the Tampa region. The governor said truckloads of supplies have already been sent to regions expected to be hit.
The mayor of Tampa, Florida, and top FEMA officials gave an update Monday on preparations for Hurricane Milton. The storm is predicted to make landfall in Tampa on Wednesday. The mayor urged people in evacuation zones to get out before the storm hits. FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said emergency personnel are already on the ground providing support for the aftermath of Helene and will be moved as needed.
Israel and Hezbollah exchange missiles; Southwest Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton to make landfall midweek.
Hurricane Milton has strengthened into a Category 5 storm as it barrels toward the U.S. threatening much of Florida's West coast with monumental surges and potential flooding. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports on Hurricane Helene debris that could become dangerous as Milton passes, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast.
Parts of western Florida already impacted by Helene are now bracing for Hurricane Milton, a storm that has rapidly intensified into a major Category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more on the preparations underway and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the storm's predicted path.
Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Sarasota area Wednesday night as a major hurricane.
Milton is a powerful Category 4 hurricane with a path forecast to bring it ashore along Florida's west coast this week.
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President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia on Thursday for a first-hand look at Hurricane Helene's damage. Chris Moody, a reporter whose North Carolina community was ravaged by the storm, joins "America Decides" to share his experience.
President Biden visited Florida and Georgia on Thursday as he surveyed the devastation from Hurricane Helene, which has killed more than 200 people. FEMA has more than 1,500 people on the ground in the Southeast, and Mr. Biden has deployed more than 1,000 soldiers to assist with search and recovery efforts. Skyler Henry reports from Asheville, North Carolina.
President Biden spoke in Ray City, Georgia, Thursday afternoon after surveying damage from Hurricane Helene in both the Peach State and Florida. Mr. Biden stressed there are no Democrats and Republicans in situations like this and promised to be there until things are restored. The president also spoke of how he ordered resources to be put in place before Helene's landfall and vowed to help the Southeast get back on its feet.
Federal relief funds for recovery from Helene are in limbo with Congress still in recess. President Biden is pushing for lawmakers to regroup soon as many in the Southeast struggle without power and basic needs. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
President Biden is touring damage from Helene in Florida and Georgia Thursday after ordering 1,000 U.S. troops to help those impacted in North Carolina. Many residents there are still without running water, food and other basic needs. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation throughout the Southeast after making landfall in Florida.
President Biden said Monday there were reports that 600 people were unaccounted for after Hurricane Helene.
Five days after Helene tore through the Southeast, rescue workers are still searching for hundreds who remain missing and millions of people remain without power. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
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