Hurricane Milton restrengthens into Category 5 storm ahead of landfall in Florida

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 correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on those still recovering from Hurricane Helene.

[Bakedne]

Damn that is scary when they say IF YOU STAY YOU WILL DIE

[jjgalletta]

It’s really unsettling to know that ~24 hours from now, many people will be dead as a result of this thing.

[leejones]

There is no stupid like human stupid. I live in Palm Beach. There is no way I would stay on a barrier island in 15 feet storm surge. That’s just insane.

[DCth]

Adding foam to a four foot high barrier when you're expecting 10 ft surge? lol

[texasliam]

My experience with storm surge. That sewer will fill your house. Your toilets will run reverse. And those boards will keep it in.

[MatchaKat]

That woman kept saying "we." Does she have children she's sacrificing on her altar of defiance and stupidity?

[JeffPesos-hx]

Don't think i can recall a warning for a hurricane that says if you stay, you die.

Keep safe, and get the hell out.

[dyskelia]

Oh my god, people, please leave. I say this as a survivor of a cat 5. What’s comin ain’t pretty 😓😓

[jimitjain]

Very scary. Wishing all the Florida families safety and sanity!

[MLGFinit]

Not a single valid reason to stay was uttered… Good luck 🙏

[Minos]

That lady should evacuate IMMEDIATELY if she doesnt want to be put on a grave stone

[jenniferfelts]

That lady saying she's not leaving but she doesn't realize she will be rather she likes it or not she will be floating out one way or another. Prayers for all

[Louis]

I fear that woman will regret her foolish decision!!

[sistakia]

I just feel like way too many people don’t understand what a Category Five means! Death as a concept is like watching it on television. Death in reality isn’t something anyone should choose if they have an option! 😢

[davegaetano]

If evacuation is so absolutely necessary, why don't they make three or even four of those highway lanes all head north?

[HerveMendell]

Woman at 2:56; she should organize a drum circle and go to the beach. There they can creatively visualize the storm turning around and going away.

[KtAurora]

Is sitting in a shelter or hotel really worse than dying? My heart goes out to those who can't leave but no sympathy whatsoever for people who are fully choosing to stay

[cherylalt]

Stay safe Floridians. I live in Austria now, but most of my family is in Hernando County, just north of Tampa. Very scary situation. Sending love and good wishes for everyone's safety. 🕊🍀🍀🕊

[MidnightDesperado]

That woman needs to be checked for the new kind of stupid virus.

[bonniematthews]

Why dont they open up 1 lane in the opposite direction? They do that in washington, DC during brush hour