Hurricane Milton's magnitude brings veteran meteorologist to tears

Veteran Florida meteorologist John Morales teared up while reporting on Hurricane Milton's strength and magnitude for WTVJ. CNN's Rosemary Church has more. #CNN #News

[Commenter]

I would walk out of work and evacuate immediately if I saw a meteorologist crying on tv.

[josephsantos]

John is always calm, the only other time I’ve seen him emotional like this was when Maria was about to reach Puerto Rico; it killed over 5, 000 people in the island

[BryanBrains]

After 9 years, it’s mind-boggling how people still praise the biggest complainer out there.

[Raveena]

You can truly gauge the magnitude of the storm if a meteorology can get this emotional about it. Never apologize for being a compassionate human being. Its in times of struggle and challenges that peoples' true nature comes forth. Hopefully everyone affected by the storm will have the help and support they desperately need.

[SummerBreeze]

A channel here called “Weatherman Plus” literally broke down in tears trying to warn about Helene before the dangers were even being reported. He was inundated with cruel people making fun of him all over FB! Turns out his empathy and gift of discernment of knowing Helene was going to be devastating came to prove correct. This meteorologist is presenting with same. This is not the time to focus on left and right. Our people are dying and suffering. This is when we come together as Americans! 🙏

[batshtcrazy]

I'm in Tampa, with absolutely no to way to leave due to having a very ill relative, and very little money.😢 Our ONLY possible saving grace, is that we are 40 miles inland, and in a concrete house not near any rivers, trees, or water. But the wind...frack. I can't even right now. We've loaded up on supplies, canned goods, meds, water, and have a generator and a car full of gas. We couldn't even have done that without the help of our friends and neighbors. I can only hope we make it through. People saying everyone should leave, apparently don't understand how broke or sick some people are. Have some empathy. We aren't staying because we're stubborn. We have NO CHOICE.

[JuliaMallen-hrps]

Having compassion for others is a character trait that holds such immeasurable merit.. My heart is touched by his authenticity~ My prayers are with our people and first responders

[Mach]

When Irma came through i spent 3 days in a highschool on Seminole Blvd in Clearwater FL. That marked my 9th hurricane, 2 days later i flew out of my beloved Florida forever. Best move i could have made for my mental health, financial health and physical health. I do truly miss my veteran friends but I can FaceTime.

[shannonhaycraft]

All my family is there. Prayers please!

[krizza]

The only people denying this are people who haven’t experienced it themselves. This world is seriously lacking empathy. Without empathy humanity is doomed

[marshferguson]

I couldn't imagine living somewhere I'd have to evacuate for storms. So sorry to the people of Florida....from Ontario 🇨🇦

[fourpointzero]

If a meteorologist acting weird over a weather, it's serious

[josselinebonilla]

I know John Morales since Hurricane Andrew and many more. He’s the best meteorologist I ever knew. God bless him for being so kind. His professionalism speaks for itself, we are very lucky to have him. I can tell by his tears how much he cares about everyone in Milton hurricane path.
Blessings!!!

[alext]

I personally went through a CAT 5. Worst experience ever, many years later and I'm still scarred emotionally, not worth risking your life or anyone trying to save you. Don't question this, just evacuate immediately.

[charlinemorris]

Our thoughts and prayers for you guys in Florida 🇯🇲

[Pamplemousse]

"News guy wept and told us Earth is really dying. He cried so much his face was wet... and I knew he was not lying." -Five Years, Bowie

[lain]

Watching on from the UK, I can't believe what you're going through over there...please please evacuate if you're told to, don't leave it til it's too late 😢 Check your elderly and disabled neighbours and the poor animals. My thoughts and prayers are with you ❤

[berlinbeachkat]

Someone we all need and will need more than ever in the coming years! Someone with compassion and empathy! You don’t find this kind of human often anymore. Thank you!

[ernestoa.jimenez]

I share his tears. This is not an isolated issue. This will continue. We missed the mark. We should have taken action 30, 20, 10 years back. Now... it's too late.

[kiddadd]

You guys pulled this crap with hurricane hilary, and that ended up being just a tropical storm.