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Hurricane Milton is now a Category 5 storm

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Hurricane Milton explodes into a powerful Category 5 storm as it heads for Florida − here’s how rapid intensification works

Hurricane Milton went from barely hurricane strength to a dangerous Category 5 storm in less than 24 hours as it headed across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. As its wind speed increased, Milton became one of the most rapidly intensifying storms on record.

Hurricane Milton tracker: Milton strengthens to Category 5 storm with 180 mph winds

Hurricane Helene just brought a record 6 to 8 feet of storm surge to the Tampa Bay area, and Hurricane Milton is now forecast to smash that record with 8 to 12 feet of storm surge. Fort Myers could see 5 to 10 feet and Naples could get 4 to 7 feet of storm surge.

Hurricane Milton: 'Potentially catastrophic' Category 5 storm takes aim at Florida

Latest news on Hurricane Milton as it heads toward Florida, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene just days ago. Follow live as the storm approaches landfall.

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Here's how many Category 5 hurricanes have hit mainland U.S.

While multiple hurricanes that made landfall in the U.S. peaked at Category 5, only four storms on record have done so at ...

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Category 5 Hurricane Milton ‘ferocious’ with 180 mph winds; 15-foot storm surge projected for Florida

Hurricane Milton surged Monday into a monster Category 5 storm with 180 mph winds in the Gulf of Mexico, and is forecast to ...

Category 5 Hurricane Milton brings 165mph winds, prompts coastal warnings in Florida

Just weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall, Florida's Gulf Coast is bracing for its second direct strike from a major hurricane.

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What is the difference between a tropical storm and hurricane?

With Hurricane Milton strengthening on its path towards Florida, here's how storms are classified from a tropical depression to a Category 5.

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Increased Tropical Cyclones

The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) is warning Caribbean countries to be prepared for “increased ...

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