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Milton’s storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay region

Two weeks ago, Hurricane Helene “spared” the Tampa Bay region a direct hit and yet storm surge still caused catastrophic damage, flooding homes, drowning people who decided to stay near the coast and leaving massive piles of debris that still sit along roadsides.

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Hurricane Milton's storm surge could be a major problem for Tampa Bay

Evacuations already have begun in the Tampa metro area, which is home to about 3.5 million people, as the storm approached, mainly because of the storm surge threat. "Storm surge is historically the single deadliest hazard of a hurricane,

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Hurricane Milton forecast: Worst case scenario with cataclysmic storm surge beyond Helene

It’s hard to find much of a forecast cause for optimism. Milton will combine a generational surge threat to west-central Florida with widespread wind impacts and flash flooding.

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Hurricane Milton live updates: Florida bracing for direct hit from monster storm

Hurricane Milton, which forecasters say poses an "extremely serious threat," is expected to roar into Florida tomorrow.

Milton Live Updates: Millions Told to Flee Monster Storm Aimed at Tampa

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, bringing potentially life-threatening hazards.

Tuesday live updates: Time running out for Tampa Bay to prepare for Milton

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Will Disney World close for Hurricane Milton? Storm affects flights, theme parks

The Category 4 hurricane had weakened slightly but is still expected to pack some devastating hurricane-force winds, ...

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Hurricane Milton Headed for Landfall: What to Know

Hurricane Milton continues to progress toward Florida’s western Gulf coast, where it is projected to make landfall on Wednesday night — bringing high levels of storm surge, wind and rain to a region ...

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City-by-city forecasts as Hurricane Milton sweeps toward Florida’s west coast

Milton remains on track to slam into the west coast of Florida early Thursday as a large and powerful hurricane, bringing a ...

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How NASA Is Preparing for Hurricane Milton

NASA's Kennedy Space Center, located on Florida's Merritt Island, is one of the many places in the state gearing up for ...

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