Hurricane Milton live: Deaths reported and millions without power as storm batters Florida
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Hurricane Milton live: Deaths reported and millions without power as storm batters Florida

Fatalities have been reported and millions of homes destroyed as deadly Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida, bringing 28 foot waves and generating 111 tornado warnings.

Millions of residents on Florida‘s west coast were instructed to evacuate ahead of the storm, with Tampa Bay mayor Jane Castro issuing the stark warning: “If you stay… you are going to die.”

As the hurricane finally made landfall as a category three storm, roofs were ripped from homes and stadiums, and flood water surged, leaving 2.6 million people without power.

In Florida’s St Lucie County, tornadoes hit before Milton made landfall, resulting in several deaths. Residents who were unable to evacuate have been told to shelter in place as the state continues to be battered by hurricane-strength winds.

Follow the live blog from Yahoo News for all the latest on Hurricane Milton:

Live5 updates

  • What category is Hurricane Milton now? How wide is it?

    Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida’s west coast near Siesta Key on Wednesday, Oct. 9, as a powerful Category 3, pushing a massive storm surge in front of it.

    The storm, which stayed relatively compact through most of its short life, expanded dramatically in the last day as it underwent an expected eyewall replacement which caused the storm to weaken somewhat — Hurricane Milton had previously hit 180 mph, putting it in the top ten strongest wind speeds for Atlantic hurricanes — but also expand to roughly double its size.

    Read the full story from the Herald Tribune.

  • Biden tells Floridians ‘We’ve got your backs’

    The president issues a message as Hurricane Milton was set to make landfall.

  • At least 19 tornadoes confirmed as storm rips through state

    At least 19 tornadoes were confirmed as Hurricane Milton tore through Florida bringing deadly winds and surging waters.

    Deaths have been reported across the state, as emergency services spring into action to attempt to rescue those trapped by the storm.

  • Flash flooding in Tampa

    Video showed flash flooding in Tampa as a result of Hurricane Milton.

  • Millions without power

    A Lee County Sheriff's officer patrols the streets of Cape Coral, Fla., as heavy rain falls ahead of Hurricane Milton, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

    Cape Coral, Florida saw heavy rain as the storm approached. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

    Around 2.6 million people in Florida have been left without power after Hurricane Milton smashed into the state, leaving a trail of destruction in its path.

    Roofs were ripped from homes and buildings destroyed as the deadly storm made landfall.

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