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Francine likely to become Cat 2 hurricane before landfall
SUMMARY: The Deep Tropics are seeing two notable areas of potential storm development, with one highlighted in red having a 70% chance of becoming a tropical storm within a week, potentially intensifying into a hurricane. Currently, Tropical Storm Francine has sustained winds of 65 mph and is expected to strengthen as it moves north, with forecasts predicting landfall as a Category 2 hurricane near New Orleans. The storm may bring significant rainfall of 15-25 inches and a storm surge of 5-10 feet. As the hurricane progresses, Florida’s rain chances will decrease, shifting moisture northward into Georgia.
Tropical Storm Francine formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday, and millions of people from Texas to Louisiana along parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast are bracing for a potentially life-threatening hurricane strike this week.
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Hurricane Milton: St. Johns River to crest, potentially flood nearby homes
SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton has resulted in at least 21 fatalities and caused extensive damage across Florida, issuing a record 126 tornado warnings in a single day. Over 1.1 million residents remain without power, prompting the deployment of 50,000 linemen for restoration efforts. Areas like Edgewater and Dand face significant flooding, exacerbated by ongoing issues. While the weather calms, the threat of rising rivers persists, complicating recovery efforts. President Biden has announced federal disaster assistance for affected counties, and local authorities employ measures, such as tiger dams, to mitigate future flooding risks. Many residents express concern over long-term solutions to recurring flood problems.
Hurricane Milton has come and gone, but Floridians are still in the midst of assessing and cleaning up the damage. Millions remain without power, roadways and neighborhoods remain flooded, and there is now a concern that rivers, including the St. Johns River, will crest, potentially flooding neaby homes due to the rain water. Here is the latest on Hurricane Milton’s impacts in Central Florida.
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Off-duty corrections officer killed in Jacksonville gas station shooting
SUMMARY: A nationwide manhunt is in progress following the fatal shooting of off-duty corrections officer Brad McNew in Jacksonville. Surveillance footage captured the incident, which occurred at a gas station when McNew intervened in an argument between a couple. The male suspect, who was dismissive towards McNew, ultimately shot him. The officer was pronounced dead at the hospital. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is actively pursuing the suspect, though his name has not yet been disclosed.
A nationwide manhunt is underway to find the shooter.
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Hillsborough River cresting causes flooding in Zephyrhills neighborhood
SUMMARY: Pasco fire crews have performed over 150 rescues due to severe flooding caused by Hurricane Milton, impacting areas like Newport Richie and Zephyr Hills. In Silver Oaks near the Hillsboro River, residents like Nick Burgess are grappling with rising waters, reflecting on the unprecedented nature of the flooding compared to past hurricanes. The heavy rains have led to downed trees and inundated neighborhoods, prompting swift action from emergency services to assist vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly in nearby condos. Residents are on high alert, prepared to evacuate as the situation remains precarious.
Pasco Fire Rescue said it conducted more than 150 rescues on Friday. Rescue crews said heavy rain from Hurricane Milton and the Hillsborough River cresting are causing flooding in neighborhoods.
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