Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast as a Category 3 storm, causing severe damage and exacerbating recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene just weeks prior.
The National Hurricane Center reported that Milton had 'explosively' intensified, reaching peak winds of 180 mph in the Gulf before landfall, where it still delivered 120 mph winds.
With evacuation orders in place, Floridians scrambled for petrol and shelter, while tornadoes touched down even in areas far from the storm's center, causing additional destruction.
Residents like Dante Sacks expressed concern for family members evacuating from the storm's path, fearing the unknown damage awaiting them at home.
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