Hurricane Milton causes deaths: Destruction in Florida

Posted on 10/11/24 at 10:00

Hurricane Milton moved toward the Atlantic on Thursday after devastating Florida with intense winds and rain.

The storm left at least four people dead in St. Lucie County.

Authorities confirmed that tornadoes, triggered by the hurricane, caused the deaths.

The tornadoes touched down before the hurricane arrived, according to a county statement.

Impact of Hurricane Milton: Deaths and Devastating Winds on the East Coast

The local coroner confirmed the four deaths as a direct result of the tornadoes.

Hurricane Milton, although now far from the coast, continues to bring rain and strong winds to Florida.

The strongest winds, ranging between 96 and 112 km/h, are hitting the east coast, including Port St. Lucie.

Daytona Beach and the Space Coast are being battered by gusts and torrential rains.

The rain will stop by Thursday morning, but some minor storms will persist along the coast.

Flooding from storm surges is affecting the northeastern coast of Florida and parts of Georgia.

There are reports of dangerous rip currents and rough seas, which will continue through the weekend.

Milton also left more than 3.2 million homes and businesses in Florida without power.

The impact of Milton worsens the previous devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in the state.

Response teams are working tirelessly to recover the affected areas.

The threat of winds and rain will remain in coastal areas of eastern Florida.

The storm surges will start to subside on the western coast, but the danger persists.

Although the hurricane has moved into the Atlantic, it remains a threat to the Southeast.

Authorities are warning residents about the risks of rip currents.

You may be interested in: Hurricane Milton weakens hours after making landfall in Florida

Milton has left a destructive mark on Florida, adding more sorrow following Helene’s impact.