Tornadoes hit Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches
![]() 2537 Wednesday, 09 October, 2024, 23:36 Officials issue tornado watch and warnings ahead of storm’s expected landfall late on Wednesday Hurricane Milton – live updates The National Weather Service (NWS) in Miami has issued a tornado watch and several tornado warnings for parts of Florida as Hurricane Milton rapidly approaches west-central Florida. On Wednesday morning, the NWS reported several tornadoes, including one crossing the I-75 highway, and urged residents to seek shelter immediately. As of 11am ET, three tornado warnings are also in effect. A tornado watch is issued when a tornado is possible, while a tornado warning is issued when a tornado is happening or about to happen, per the NWS. Videos and pictures posted online showed several of the spotted tornadoes growing in size as they move across south Florida. The agency also warned that isolated hail up to 0.5in in size is possible, along with isolated gusts of wind traveling up to 70mph (112km/h). Approximately 12.6 million residents face potential exposure to the tornadoes, in addition to 2,424 schools and 170 hospitals.
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