Consider This from NPR Hurricane Milton's triple threat
Oct 8, 2024
Austin Flannery, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service's Tampa Bay office, offers crucial insights on the terrifying rise of Hurricane Milton, escalating from a Category 1 to a catastrophic Category 5 in just a day. He discusses the rare threat of this storm impacting the Tampa Bay area, which hasn't seen such intensity in over a century. Flannery emphasizes the community's vulnerability, highlighting the impending storm surge and flooding risks while urging proactive preparedness and support among residents during this life-threatening situation.
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Sarasota Resident's Evacuation
- Tharp, a 65-year Sarasota resident, plans to evacuate to his office.
- He's uncertain about his house's fate, expressing a sense of potential loss.
Tampa Bay's Vulnerability
- Hurricane Milton could be the first major hurricane to directly hit Tampa Bay in over a century.
- Austin Flannery, a meteorologist, highlights the unusual nature of Milton's path.
Unusual Hurricane Path
- Hurricane Milton’s west-to-east track across the Gulf of Mexico is unusual for the region.
- The last comparable storm to threaten Tampa Bay was in October 1921.