The hurricane's path threatened Florida's western coast, home to cities like Tampa and Fort Myers, with many homes already demolished and widespread damage reported.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor described Hurricane Milton as 'a storm of the century,' warning it could surpass the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Milton was forecasted to produce a storm surge of up to 15 feet, alongside violent winds exceeding 120 mph, raising serious safety concerns.
With more than 40 tornado warnings issued, the National Weather Service reported an unprecedented number of destructive tornadoes in southern Florida before the hurricane.
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