Hurricane Milton now a Category 5

Hurricane Milton is now a Category 5 storm.

[davidfromamerica]

Always think of the worst when it comes to hurricanes. 🌀

[djsamplegee]

More beachfront property coming right up.

[seeker_]

Helpful forecasting. Thank you! Get Ready, Be Prepared, Think Smart, Stay Safe.
Praying for everyone's safety. I have friends in Florida. - Concerned Californian here.

[nelsonmachado]

Let's pray for our brothers in Florida, I have relatives in that region.

[StayArtsy]

My family just evaluated from Florida yesterday, sending prayers to all those still stuck in the storm path!

[KenDotCom]

Projected to hit Tampa AND Orlando. Thjs could be devastating

[lifepro]

There is NO WAY that storm will revert down to 125 or 130 come landfall. The frontal low pressure system is feeding Milton's eye's wall at the higher altitude exit regions that is creating duel channel outflow while continuously feeding moisture at the oceanic surface. What's even more astonishing is the fact that there actually may be a depression forming as that frontal circulation.

[icewallflatearth]

All the government needs to do is send a fleet of cloud seeding, Geo engineering, chem trail, airplanes over the hurricane and dissipate it to only heavy rains and no winds.

[AllanKunda-mpxs]

Sorry, I will take my Wisconsin winters for 4 months before I take just one of these hurricanes. Snow melts after a storm with no damage, with a hurricane the storms and you have a year of damage to take care of! Then comes the next one and then the next one, screw that!

[tsbell]

Even outside of the hurricane, the fact that so much rain is already being dumped on Florida before the hurricane is concerning. The storms that are not connected to the hurricane are adding to the danger of flooding.

[guybeingaguy]

These winds are going to launch some pretty hefty Iguanas, be careful out there.

[Aye_Nyne]

160 mph. So it’s basically a massive tornado. Good luck Floridians 🫡

[YanF]

Floridian here. “Here we go again…” 🤦🏻‍♀️

[abhijitmitra]

Hurricane Milton, described as a "once-in-a-generation" storm, has captured attention due to its potential intensity and track toward Florida. While no single storm can be directly attributed to climate change, there is substantial scientific evidence linking global warming to an increase in the frequency and intensity of such extreme weather events.

Climate change, driven by the increased concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, leads to warmer ocean temperatures. This warming provides more energy to fuel hurricanes, resulting in stronger storms with higher wind speeds and greater rainfall potential. Sea level rise, another consequence of global warming, exacerbates storm surge impacts, increasing the risk of coastal flooding during hurricanes.

Although the exact contribution of climate change to Hurricane Milton’s formation and strength is difficult to isolate, it is consistent with the observed trend of more powerful and destructive hurricanes in recent years. A Category 5 hurricane is the most intense classification on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which ranks hurricanes based on their sustained wind speeds. Category 5 hurricanes are defined by having sustained wind speeds of 157 mph (252 km/h) or higher. These hurricanes are extremely dangerous and capable of causing catastrophic damage.

Key characteristics of a Category 5 hurricane:
Wind Speed: 157 mph (252 km/h) or more.
Damage Potential:
Homes and buildings are at extreme risk of being severely damaged or destroyed, including total roof failure and wall collapse.
Extensive tree and power pole destruction, often leading to long-term power outages.
Roads, bridges, and coastal infrastructure can be heavily impacted by both wind and storm surge.
Storm Surge: Often, Category 5 hurricanes bring massive storm surges, causing severe coastal flooding that can extend miles inland, with the potential for permanent changes to coastal landscapes.
Some famous Category 5 hurricanes include Hurricane Katrina (2005), Hurricane Andrew (1992), and Hurricane Dorian (2019). These storms caused widespread devastation, loss of life, and long-term economic and environmental impacts.

[chuckmoseley]

For those that can afford to run into a motel or something get in your car with all your people and your pets and head north you can sleep in your car for a few hours

[TamashaInAMillion]

Could this be the closest to a category 6 hurricane?

[erinbuzzetti]

If this system doesn’t speed up, the warm waters ahead are going to be a serious problem!

[Lisa-bln]

Hurricanes strengthen when approaching land

[AtomicHabitsLife]

*The storm will be recognized of the Andrew of 2024*

[JB-kxbx]

A tree fell on my house from Hurricane Beryl in the Houston area. I was lucky my house was still livable. Prayers out to all impacted so far this year by hurricanes. 🙏