Hurricane Milton's power on display as storm makes landfall in Florida

ABC News' Whit Johnson reports from Tampa, Florida, moments after Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key.

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[Eckoman]

That’s horrifying to hear. “If you need help, you are on your own. No one is coming for you” Lord be with those people who couldn’t get out like seniors and disabled people.

[ScotchOnyx]

not an expert but for safety concerns reporters should wear helmets

[rachelnguyen]

I always feel sorry for these reporters.

[briiicd]

This is actually insane lol they really could have just set up some webcams or something. No need to dump their reporters and crew in a parking garage like damn.

[vincentseidle]

crazy. i hope everyone who stayed are going to be ok

[jdeere]

Appears that the storm weakened just enough to not be catastrophic. Thank goodness. Looks like Tampa area gonna be just fine!

[soulchorea]

Having your employees stand in the middle of a storm with a microphone and video camera is the dumbest thing; why do they still do this?

[Ahtaht]

Please remember this is why we listen to experts and scientists not just random people.

[erikad]

Thank you National Hurricane Center, giving everyone time to prepare and evacuate etc.... Stay Safe Floridians 🙏

[sxmnitroracer]

You think you're safe in this garage ? There is no walls !!

[here-n-there]

All of you are doing great work for the nation. Please stay safe folks. Thank you for reporting back to back and helping with right info on Milton. God bless America.

[jule]

I feel sorry for all the animals too as well as people

[godsaysyes]

We are praying for Florida. Sir thank you for the news but please stay safe. Get out of there!

[pythomas]

I just left my condo in Aventura last night! It’s flooding and was a tornado in Broward yesterday. Ppl seem to forget the outer bands of hurricanes are the worst parts!!!
Be safe everyone and stop taking things for granted!! This is one the worst storms in history!

[andreww.]

Christ that looks horrifying, giving all prayers to people who haven’t evacuated 🙏🙏🙏

[ytfyybe]

I would never live in an area like that.

[KotWhit]

Prayers to all Florida's people ❤🙏

[Mrs.TatiW]

Is reporting that damn important? Ooh my goodness 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ Just post a solid camera up somewhere and LEAVE

[kevparker]

It’s so powerful, his cap nearly blew off!

[tameraalvarez]

I hope this guy gets paid real good... staying in that dangerous area to report. Wow!