Hurricane Milton has intensified to a Category 5 hurricane in just over 24 hours, one of the fastest rates of strengthening ever observed.
Governor Ron DeSantis is directing the largest evacuation since Hurricane Irma in 2017, urging millions to leave their homes as Milton approaches.
Milton may challenge record intensities, potentially reaching up to 195 mph, and follows in the path of the historic 1921 Tampa Bay hurricane.
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has left significant debris in the Tampa area, complicating preparations for Hurricane Milton as residents line up for sandbags.
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