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Multiple fatalities reported in Florida from tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton
Multiple fatalities were reported in parts of Florida Wednesday as Hurricane Milton spawned tornadoes that tore through the state.
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Hurricane Milton makes landfall along Florida's west coast
NBC6’s John Morales has the latest as Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Siesta Key, Florida. Jamie Rhome, deputy director of the National Hurricane Center, joins Morales and Christian Colon reports from Fort Myers.
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A Florida man riding out Hurricane Milton on his boat alarms TikTok and local officials
Joseph Malinowski, now known on TikTok as “Lieutenant Dan,” told NBC News that he’ll only leave his boat if it begins to break apart in the storm.
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Milton evacuees seek shelter in South Florida
Evacuees of Hurricane Milton from other parts of the state make their way to South Florida, NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports.
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Hurricane Milton's outer bands bring tornadoes to Broward
Outer bands from Hurricane Milton brought tornadoes to Broward County on Wednesday.
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Live Updates: Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida, power out for over 1 million
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida Wednesday night.
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Hurricane Milton search-and-rescue crews ready to go ‘house to house' in Florida
More than 1,400 urban search-and-rescue crew members — and more than 100 swift-water boats — were staged throughout the state in advance of Hurricane Milton’s expected landfall Wednesday night on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
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Polluted waste from Florida's fertilizer industry in the path of Milton's fury
As Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida’s west coast with powerful winds and flooding rain, environmentalists are worried it could scatter the polluted leftovers of the state’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry and other hazardous waste across the peninsula and into vulnerable waterways. More than 1 billion tons of slightly radioactive phosphogypsum waste is stored in “stacks” that resemble enormous ponds...
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Hurricanes Milton and Helene force changes to Florida's election procedures
Hurricanes are forcing changes to Florida’s election procedures. After Hurricane Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order granting greater election flexibility to officials in 13 hard-hit counties. More changes may be necessary after Hurricane Milton. The previously announced changes allow local officials to switch or consolidate polling sites and make it easier for people to request that mail-in ballots...
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Text for help via satellite with your iPhone
While getting in touch with loved ones in the area will be harder, for those trapped or in danger, you can still reach first responders or communicate with family if you have an Apple iPhone or Google Android device.
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Tornado leaves overturned semi and snapped trees after it passes through I-95
A driver captured the damage left behind a tornado in Martin County, Florida.
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Several videos show tornado spotted in west Broward County
It could be seen from highways and home, but fortunately was not in a heavily populated area. NBC6’s Hatzel Vela reports.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Milton brings tornado threat to South Florida
South Florida will be under sporadic tornado warnings this Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Milton.
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Tornado spotted north of I-75 and west of US 27
South Florida will be under sporadic tornado warnings today ahead of Hurricane Milton. This tornado was captured north of I-75 and west of U.S. 27.
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FEMA addresses hurricane response misinformation ahead of Milton
The homeland security secretary says there’s so much misinformation, it is sowing distrust in government and keeping people from seeking help. NBC6’s Hatzel Vela puts facts into focus with our partners at PolitiFact.
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NBC6 First Alert Forecast – Oct. 9, 2024 – Morning
Milton remains a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center said. It’s forecast to make landfall on the Florida Gulf Coast as a dangerous major hurricane. NBC6’s Adam Berg has your forecast for today, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024.
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More than 1.5 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida
Hurricane Milton has crashed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, pounding the coast with ferocious winds of over 100 mph (160 kph) and producing a series of tornadoes around the state. Tampa avoided a direct hit. Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night near Siesta Key. The prosperous strip of white-sand beaches is south of Tampa. Milton is bringing powerful...
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Hurricane Milton's northern eyewall moving onshore in Florida
Hurricane Milton churned Wednesday toward a potentially catastrophic collision along the west coast of Florida, where some residents insisted they would stay after millions were ordered to evacuate and officials warned that stragglers would face grim odds of surviving.
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Broward braces for potential impacts from Hurricane Milton
Broward leaders urged residents to prepare for some impacts from Hurricane Milton.
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Still recovering from Ian, Fort Myers prepares for Milton
It’s been two years since Hurricane Ian plowed through Fort Myers, washed away homes, and ripped piers apart. Now, as Hurricane Milton approaches, locals fear history could repeat itself.