Hurricane Milton, currently a Category 5 storm, has already caused widespread panic across Florida, with highways packed as millions evacuate in a race against time. Winds are forecasted to reach up to 180 mph, fueling an already intense situation, with experts warning of catastrophic damage. However, the claim that Hurricane Milton may be upgraded to a “Category 6” is misleading. The Saffir-Simpson scale caps at Category 5, which includes storms with winds over 157 mph. The notion of a Category 6 does not exist within this official classification system, despite the extreme strength of Milton.
Additionally, reports of gas stations running out of fuel and highways gridlocked across Tampa are true, with Hillsborough County leading the charge in evacuations. Authorities have issued stark warnings: “If you stay, you will die.” With the storm predicted to make landfall soon, Floridians are facing potentially life-threatening conditions, particularly in the Tampa Bay area, which could experience a direct hit.
🚨🇺🇸HURRICANE MILTON SUPERCHARGES INTO MONSTER 180MPH STORM
Experts are calling for Milton to be upgraded to a Category 6 hurricane, with meteorologist Noah Bergren left at a loss for words to describe its intensity:
"This is nothing short of astronomical.
I am at a loss for… t.co/bRXSIkHZWN pic.twitter.com/k6OyVVP123
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) October 8, 2024
NEW: Massive evacuation happening in Florida due to Hurricane Milton. This is I-75 in Tampa. pic.twitter.com/wNLse6KJke
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) October 8, 2024
DeSantis just murdered Kamala Harris on live TV.pic.twitter.com/7VAUYYBOyg t.co/56ZLtpPg0Q
— Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) October 8, 2024
Florida Gulf Coast evacuees heading north on I-75 are facing a critical fuel shortage, with nearly every gas station emptied.
As traffic crawls bumper-to-bumper, vehicles may soon stall, blocking the escape route, while the storm intensifies beyond normal patterns.
Evacuating… pic.twitter.com/yXYEnQqIr8
— Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) October 7, 2024
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