Potential dangers of Hurricane Milton’s storm surge

For days, officials have been warning people in the storm zone to evacuate because of potentially life-threatening storm surge and dangerous winds.

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[reyaburnett]

My brother’s fiancé is finishing school in FL. Picked her up from the airport at midnight. I pray for everyone that can’t get out.

[nickrct]

The way some of the most professional meteorologists are getting emotional when describing this storm is very telling. They can see in the models the untold lives and destruction this will bring. It's the burden of knowledge.

[CharlieTangoLaw]

I’m originally from the Philippines and now live in the US. When it comes to storms, storm surge is often the deadliest threat. A Category 5 hurricane making landfall during the day may allow for some response, reducing the death toll. But a Category 3 hurricane hitting at night can be devastating—rescue efforts become nearly impossible, floodwaters rise unseen, and live wires turn streets into deadly traps.

Now, imagine a Category 5 hurricane striking in the dark. The storm surge comes like a hidden monster, swallowing homes and neighborhoods. The howling winds drown out cries for help, and floodwaters surge without warning. Entire communities could be lost before anyone realizes the danger.

Even the US, with its advanced disaster preparedness, would struggle against such a force. I remember Typhoon Haiyan, the most powerful storm to hit my home country, which struck during the day and caused unimaginable destruction. A Category 5 storm at night would be apocalyptic, overwhelming even the strongest nations.

[vanwinus]

Hope everyone will get through this storm safely

[Chad_Max]

Midwest winters don’t seem so bad now…

[banksiasong]

Excellent journalist on the ground, calling out the facts that some do not want to hear.

[citizenoftheearth]

Excellent simulation. It should be shown everywhere. Words are not as impactful as visuals. That flying debris bit is terrifying.

[dylanpersson]

10 foot storm surge... "unsurviveable hurricane" We need better reporting if that was a prediction it was no where near that level.

[samara]

My heart broke for those who didn’t leave due to lack of money that what I read about family of 9 mother and father and 6 children and her mother in law and the dogs. I cried so hard and I hope all people who stayed will be safe 😔

[LifewithLashawnandDwayne]

Omg this is scary prayers from Chicago 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[SongezoMangaliso]

Prayers 🙏😢from South Africa 🇿🇦 and be safe 🇺🇸

[sanderson]

As a Brit, sending my best wishes to the folks in Tampa Bay and Fort Myers. Please please get out of there, this storm is unprecedented

[ashleypinto]

Omg praying for everyone especially if their staying home when they are clearly saying to evacuate for your safety god be with these ppl❤🙏

[SandraGarcia-holb]

Nighttime hurricanes are absolutely frightening..
Been through them and cannot see anything until damage is done.
Prayers to all from Southeast Florida 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[dianetandy]

My prayers are with everyone falling foul of this horrendous storm. May God be with your u all

[WYWHfirst]

Maybe if the storms keep getting worst and knocking down millions of dollars worth of recent construction, they will stop building and leave Florida for good.

[cgsyk]

I really don't understand why these homes close to the coast are plywood and sheerock built. Why don't they use concrete for homes in FL? I mean, I don't get it... Same in OK... Tons of tornadoes yet weak home construction...

[SOULJAH.Kisses]

If you haven't left already, please, get out quickly!!
Proverbs 22:3-- "The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences." ✨

[Sir_Lauchboy]

Water surge will be 4 meters that means youre not safe in the second floor. Thats a huge problem! While people have dodged the bullet by staying upfloor during Helene they cannot dodge it with Milton

[dl]

Tremendous storm. Wettest storm from the standpoint of water. 💦