What is storm surge? Explaining the phenomenon in relation to Hurricane Milton
Storm surge is primarily caused by strong winds that push water onto the shore. Those sustained wind speeds, which may exceed ...
Milton’s storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay region
The cities near the mouth of Tampa Bay saw some of the worst storm surge in memory during Helene, even though the storm ...
What do we know about how Hurricane Milton will harm Jacksonville? When will it arrive?
Hurricane Milton is predicted to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday near the Tampa Bay area, bringing a potentially deadly ...
Milton Is Already a Storm for the Record Books. Here’s What May Come Next.
As a small, compact system, however, Milton was more similar to Hurricane Wilma in 2005, which holds the record for the ...
Hurricane Milton live coverage: Lee County bracing as storm moves closer to Florida
The News-Press has reporters and photographers covering the latest news in Lee County as residents, businesses and officials ...
Hurricane Milton: The Monster in the Gulf
It has truly been a historic day in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Milton has flirted with several all-time records.
Tampa Mayor Urges Evacuations as Hurricane Milton Approaches
Officials in Tampa urged residents to move electric vehicles, including e-bikes, wheelchairs and golf carts, out of the way ...
Milton makes list for strongest Atlantic hurricanes of all time
On Monday, Hurricane Milton stunned weather watchers around the globe as it rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane ...