Hurricane Milton has made landfall in Florida, whipping up tornadoes, cutting power, and killing at least ten people.
However, Florida has avoided the worst-case scenario predicted for the hurricane.
The hurricane has caused significant damage to homes, power outages, and destroyed buildings. Multiple tornadoes touched down across the state, contributing to the damage.
Several lives lost as Hurricane Milton whips up tornadoes and storm surges
Over 3 million homes and businesses are also without power. The hurricane whipped through, damaging trees, power lines, and debris in the Tampa area.
The storm has been shared online over TikTok and Instagram, with some influencers stirring up controversy by ignoring emergency services’ requests to evacuate.
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