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Keep calm and be prepared for the storm
Hurricane Milton has weakened into a tropical storm, with its winds diminishing to 35 kmph, after making landfall on Florida’s eastern coast on Tuesday. The US National Hurricane Center said that Milton is “likely to be a significant hurricane” with winds up to 93 kmph. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in the state.
Read MoreAs it goes towards Florida, it reaches Category 3 strength
Florida on Tuesday issued a mandatory evacuation order for its west coast as Hurricane Michael approaches the state. “We are very concerned about the possibility of a major and potentially life-threatening storm surge and very damaging winds,” the state’s Governor Ron DeSantis said. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has said that Michael is expected to make landfall on Florida’s west coast on Tuesday.
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Before Hurricane Idalia makes its way towards the state, Florida rushes to make final preparations
Florida has declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Idalia which is expected to hit the state on Wednesday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has also declared a state of emergency in 46 of its 67 counties. Idalia, with winds of up to 155 kilometres per hour, is one of the most powerful hurricanes to make landfall in US in over a decade.
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