Tropical Storm Milton quickly formed in the Gulf of Mexico, just days after Hurricane Helene hit Florida. It is expected to become a hurricane, bringing dangerous conditions to the state’s west coast. Maximum sustained winds are currently at 40mph, with higher gusts. Hurricane and storm surge watches are likely to be issued for parts of Florida on Sunday. Heavy rainfall is forecasted for Sunday and Monday, increasing the risk of flooding. Pinellas County is offering sandbags to residents in preparation for the storm. The system is also expected to bring heavy rainfall to the northern Yucatán Peninsula and western Cuba. Residents in these areas, as well as in the Florida Peninsula, Florida Keys, and the Bahamas, are advised to closely monitor the storm for potential impacts. It is still too early to determine the exact path and intensity of Tropical Storm Milton, but precautions are being taken to ensure safety in the affected regions.
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Tropical Storm Milton emerges shortly after Hurricane Helene’s havoc
