Hurricane Milton: Millions without power after 150 tornadoes recorded across Florida and four deaths

The storm, identified as Hurricane Milton, made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane, causing widespread devastation across Florida and knocking out power to over 3 million customers.

With at least 150 tornadoes confirmed during the storm's passage, the destruction included severe damage to homes in multiple counties, particularly on the eastern coast of Florida.

Despite the overall devastation, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated that Hurricane Milton did not unfold as a 'worst-case scenario', providing a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos.

As recovery efforts were mobilized, state officials prepared to initiate search and rescue missions overnight to aid those affected by the hurricane and associated tornadoes.

Read at Irish Independent