After Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida, the St. Lucie sheriff stated that the county is in “100% rescue mode” as they deal with the aftermath of the storm. The impact of the hurricane was evident in various parts of Florida, with Daytona Beach experiencing 70 mph wind gusts and West Palm Beach seeing strong winds and debris shattering a home’s window. Sarasota faced intense storm surge and debris swirling through the air. NBC News’ Tom Llamas sought cover from the hurricane in Sarasota, highlighting the dangerous conditions.
Thousands were left without power in Sarasota County, and the Fort Myers mayor reported that water was slowly rising and flooding streets. As Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, the sheriff of Charlotte County warned that the storm would be “catastrophic.” Gov. DeSantis confirmed that multiple tornadoes had touched down in Florida, causing further damage.
The intense winds and debris from Hurricane Milton were captured on video, showing the moment a home’s window shattered. Gasps could be heard in the background as the glass cracked. Multiple tornadoes hit St. Lucie, damaging homes, and leaving officials scrambling to respond. The federal hurricane response faced criticism, adding to the growing political storm over the disaster relief efforts. Residents in affected communities were urged to shelter in place and stay safe as the aftermath of Hurricane Milton was felt throughout the region.
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