Milton: A Powerful Hurricane's Impact

Hurricane Milton formed with substantial strength, initially hitting Florida's west coast with the potential of a Category 5 storm, ultimately being classified as a Category 1 upon landfall. The storm led to widespread evacuations for 6 million residents and caused significant damage, including the destruction of the roof of Tropicana Field in Tampa. Unfortunately, the death toll has risen, and the economic repercussions could reach estimates between $40-$100 billion in damages alone. This also follows the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, which had already tragically killed over 220 people in its path.