Hurricane Milton forces millions to evacuate Florida

The storm is expected to make landfall overnight Wednesday, with Tampa in its path. Tampa Bay is forecast to face a record-breaking storm surge of 10 to 15 feet.

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[Marcie]

So many people are so brave. First responders, cops, tanker drivers driving into the storm, hospital personnel, so many more. God Bless everyone.

[karenmbbaxter]

It's nice watching people just leaving in an orderly fashion and not tooting their horns and being aggressive.

[annieboitano]

Wow hurricane evacuation line still moves faster than LA traffic😂

[CarpeDiemFluctuatNecMergitur]

PLEASE, KEEP ANIMALS AND INFANTS WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES. An infant of 8 moths was found in NCa wondering ALONE this week. Please, take your animals with you and get very far from the coast and above in mountains far from lakes, rivers etc.

[richardrehagen]

I’m glad the government actually doing something for those truck drivers since they rising there lives going to Florida they getting escorted out.. I’m a driver myself

[shortmeister]

Praying for everyone to be safe. This is so scary! 💗🙏🙏🙏💗

[freeheeler]

I’ve been trapped without power for over a week three times now, once by a freak ice storm in the NW, once by a freak snowstorm in California and twice by fire in Montana and California. We were prepared, with lamps and wood stoves for heat and plenty of water. It was like comfortable camping. But a flood would be miserable. And being without AC and working toilets in Florida heat would be dangerous. Good luck Florida. I sent some money to a relief organization. If everyone sends a bit, we can help you clean up afterwards!

[jackieowens]

I wish everyone heeds the warnings, the first responders have families that need them.

[dstarrII]

I'm so sorry for all of them😢 praying for their safety!🙏 Thank you to all the first responders stay safe out there people!!!

[giffondhall]

As a Floridian I'm sick and tired of hurricanes!

[kathrynwhitbeck]

Anyone with children who is staying - shame on you.

[LoFiVibesUs]

If you see this, I’m keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May you be surrounded by peace and protection ❤. Stay safe, everyone! Wishing the best for those affected by Hurricane Milton 🌪🙏

[amiraamira]

I hope to God to help these people and that no one dies🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[MagicCircusofSamoa]

The road out is full, in is empty...why they didn't open one lane on the opposite side? Not very smart!

[ChicagoMike]

I remember being the the same area for hurricane Ian..on vacation. 1 day before we were supposed to leave, they declared a state of emergency and stopped all fights. What a horrible experience. But it was nice to see how everyone was so helpful and kind.

[Gman]

Should have a national evacuation plan instead of leaving to individual family clogging up the escape route.

[deborahmorris]

What about the people that don’t have cars or the resources to leave the area

[eRwn]

Sending prayers to you guys from California 🙏🏼

[Tony-otmh]

Just a dont they use both sides of the highway for evacuation purposes?

[michellemarini]

My best memories are of visiting my grandparents every Christmas in Florida.
It's an amazing place. Beautiful and unforgettable. 😢❤😮
Stay safe everyone..
Prayers for Florida ❤!!!!