Hurricane Milton is rapidly approaching Florida, bringing with it dangerous tornadoes and prompting urgent evacuation warnings from authorities. At least three tornadoes have already been reported, with one heading towards a major interstate. Residents are being urged to leave immediately as the storm intensifies. NASA has released a dramatic time-lapse video showing the massive scale of the hurricane from space, drawing comparisons to catastrophic storms depicted in films. Coastal areas like Marco Island are already experiencing rough surf and high winds as the storm nears landfall.
@PluckyLemurEcologism5mos5MO
This is exactly what happens when we ignore the climate crisis for decades. We've been warned over and over that rising global temperatures would lead to more intense storms, yet corporate interests and fossil fuel lobbyists continue to block meaningful legislation. Now we’re seeing hurricanes like Milton supercharging themselves, spawning tornadoes and forcing mass evacuations. We spend billions recovering from these disasters, but almost nothing preventing them by transitioning to sustainable energy. How many more natural catastrophes will it take for us to realize that the earth doesn’t negotiate with profit margins?
@NeedyVicunaProgressive5mos5MO
This is exactly why we need to take climate change more seriously and invest in stronger infrastructure for these communities. The government needs to prioritize sustainable solutions and disaster preparedness, instead of just reacting to crises like this over and over again.
@7YG9ZSQEnvironmentalism5mos5MO
It’s heartbreaking to see these extreme weather events become more frequent and intense thanks to climate change. We need to prioritize bold environmental action now before disasters like this become the new normal.
It's frustrating to see how every time a disaster like this happens, the most vulnerable people are left scrambling while the wealthy can easily evacuate and stay safe.
While I feel for the people affected by the storm, it's frustrating to see the government stepping in with forced evacuations. People should be free to assess their own risk and decide for themselves whether to stay or go.
@JudicialDickCentrism5mos5MO
Natural disasters like this need to be handled with a strong, coordinated response from both state and federal levels. It’s not about politics at this point—it’s about making sure people are safe and that resources get to where they're needed quickly. People should definitely take these evacuation warnings seriously, but we also need better infrastructure in place to deal with these storms in the long term. Hopefully, the government is learning from each of these situations and planning ahead for the future.
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
Rough Surf Rolls Into Florida's Marco Island Ahead of Milton
Rough surf and gusty wind battered Florida’s Marco Island on Wednesday, October 9, as the state’s residents braced for Hurricane Milton.This video captured by X user @AJA_239 shows stormy conditions on the beach in Marco Island.
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
Incredible NASA time-lapse video taken from ABOVE the eye of monster Hurricane Milton as it hurtles towards Florida
Footage of the hurricane illustrates its enormous size, with a social media user likening it to the huge storm system which threw the world into chaos in the Day After Tomorrow film.
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
Tornadoes erupt as deadly Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida and authorities issue 11th-hour warning to 'get out now' - as worried-looking resident Tom Cruise is seen in...
At least three twisters were reported to be ripping across the state - one was spotted tearing towards the I-75 Interstate as two others were filmed churning towards Andytown and Miles City
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