00:00Florida is bracing for what could be the most devastating hurricane to hit the area in a century.
00:05Hurricane Milton has escalated into a Category 5 monster, with winds exceeding 157 mph.
00:13That's catastrophic force, enough to destroy homes, uproot trees, and cause months-long power outages.
00:20Just two weeks after Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton is on track to make landfall this Wednesday, October 9th, starting with Tampa Bay.
00:28Though expected to weaken to a Category 3 by then, don't let that fool you.
00:33Category 3 winds can still reach 129 mph, powerful enough to tear roofs off buildings and block roads with uprooted trees.
00:42But that's not the only threat.
00:44Experts are warning that Tampa could see a storm surge of up to 12 feet, levels not witnessed in nearly 100 years.
00:51Imagine entire streets submerged.
00:54Florida is racing against time.
00:56With the largest evacuation since Hurricane Irma, the National Guard has mobilized 5,000 troops, with another 3,000 ready to assist.
01:04This storm is no joke.
01:06If you're in its path, take action now.
01:08Prepare, evacuate if necessary, and stay safe.
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