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Hurricane Milton’s Wrath: Tropicana Field’s Roof Torn Off in a Storm for the Ages

Hurricane Milton hit Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday as a Category 3 storm, and with it came destruction and chaos. The roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays, was torn apart by the storm’s powerful winds. The iconic dome, once a symbol of shelter for thousands, could not withstand the forces that battered St. Petersburg overnight. The defining image of the storm? The Rays’ ballpark lost most of its roof, exposed to the wrath of Milton. What ...

Lindsey

October 10, 2024

Could Hurricane Milton Be A Category 6 Hurricane?

When Hurricane Milton started churning in the Atlantic, its sheer power left many wondering: could this be a Category 6 hurricane? The simple answer is no. There is currently no such thing as a Category 6 hurricane. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) uses the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale to measure storm intensity, and this scale tops out at Category 5. However, as hurricanes get stronger, some scientists believe it may be time to reconsider how we classify the most intense ...

Lindsey

October 10, 2024

How Hurricane Milton is Disrupting Travel to Florida: Everything You Need to Know

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, the state is experiencing widespread disruptions to travel, with closures of major airports and theme parks and significant flight cancellations. If you’re planning to travel to Florida or have loved ones trying to leave, you’re likely feeling the impact of Hurricane Milton’s powerful presence. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how travel to and within Florida is being affected by this major storm and what you need to know to stay informed. Flight Cancellations and Airport ...

Lindsey

October 10, 2024

Milton’s Path Update: What Time Will Hurricane Milton Hit Florida?

Hurricane Milton is closing in on Florida, and it is set to make landfall tonight into early Thursday morning. This Category 5 hurricane is expected to bring devastating storm surge, destructive wind damage, catastrophic flooding, and even several tornadoes. Residents are being urged to prepare for significant threats to both life and property as Milton barrels toward the state. As Milton moves closer, Central Florida counties are bracing for increasing threats, with severe winds, heavy rain, and flooding expected across ...

Lindsey

October 9, 2024

Hurricane Milton Hits Category 5: Florida Scrambles as Evacuations Begin

Florida’s Gulf Coast is in a frantic race against time as Hurricane Milton escalates to a Category 5 storm. On Monday, workers hurried to clear debris left by Hurricane Helene just two weeks prior while highways were jammed with residents fleeing ahead of the storm. The center of Hurricane Milton is projected to make landfall on Wednesday in the Tampa Bay area—a region that hasn’t faced a direct hit from a major hurricane in over a century. Scientists anticipate the ...

Lindsey

October 8, 2024

Hurricane Milton Intensifies to Category 3, Set to Strike Florida’s Gulf Coast

Hurricane Milton has grown rapidly into a Category 3 storm, bringing sustained winds of 125 mph. The storm is currently moving across the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to impact Florida’s western coast. The National Hurricane Center has issued hurricane watches across several parts of Florida. These warnings include life-threatening storm surges, heavy rain, and destructive winds. Milton is expected to further strengthen over the record-warm Gulf waters. Forecasters warn that it could reach a Category 4 or possibly ...

Lindsey

October 7, 2024