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Hurricane Milton

Last year
2024
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The storm downed power lines, shredded the roof of the Tampa baseball stadium and inundated homes.
'It was like 100 banshees screaming': Irish woman describes surviving Hurricane Milton
Aisling Kane, who lives in Florida with her family, said it was the “longest night of my life”.
Hurricane Milton rips roof off stadium that was being used as shelter for emergency workers
Hurricane Milton: Biden urges those who have not evacuated to seek shelter as storm approaches Florida
Officials have repeatedly warned those in danger zones to seek safe shelter.
'This is the first time I've evacuated in 60 years': Irish-Americans among those fleeing Florida
Milton could be the worst storm to hit Florida in over a century, US President Joe Biden said.
Near-record winds of up to 165 miles per hour (270 km/h) are expected
"When you get something historical like this, you don't want to be on the wrong side of fate," one resident told us
'Evacuate now': Hurricane Milton strengthens back to Category 5 storm as Florida braces for impact
The hurricane could bring destruction to areas already reeling from Helene’s devastation just 12 days ago.
Flights to Orlando cancelled, but Disney World remains open despite Hurricane Milton's approach
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and LEGOLAND Florida are the only resorts due to close as a result of Hurricane Milton.
The Irish Travel Agents Association has advised Irish holidaymakers in Florida to monitor local news reports and follow any advice issued by the local authorities.
‘Astronomical’: Weather graphs reveal the full extent of Hurricane Milton's expected damage
Florida braces for another major hurricane as agency strengthens storm to category 3
President Joe Biden was briefed on Milton and said in a statement that his administration was readying “life-saving resources.”