Hurricane Milton updates: 16 dead across Florida in storm's aftermath

Milton forced millions to evacuate and left widespread destruction.

Last Updated: October 11, 2024, 11:28 PM EDT

At least 16 people have died from Hurricane Milton, which roared onshore on Florida's west coast as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing tornadoes, powerful winds and flooding rains. The monster storm forced millions to evacuate and left widespread destruction across Florida.

Oct 08, 2024, 6:05 PM EDT

Timelapse video shows Hurricane Milton as seen from space

In stunning video footage taken by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, Hurricane Milton is seen from space as it makes its way toward landfall.

Dominick shared the video on X, which he captured through the window of the SpaceX Crew Dragon, which is docked at the International Space Station (ISS).

Timelapse footage captured by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick shows Hurricane Milton as the powerful storm churned through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida.
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Timelapse video shows Hurricane Milton as seen from spaceTimelapse footage captured by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick shows Hurricane Milton as the powerful storm churned through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida.
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Oct 08, 2024, 5:35 PM EDT

American Airlines adds 2,000 seats for flights out of Florida

As Florida residents face urgent evacuation warnings ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, American Airlines is adding 2,000 seats to flights out of Florida Tuesday, the airline said in a statement.

The airline said they will operate multiple additional flights out of Orlando International Airport "to allow customers who would like to evacuate by air the opportunity to do so."

Oct 08, 2024, 4:56 PM EDT

Milton strengthens to Category 5 again

Milton has re-strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane with 165 mph winds.

Oct 08, 2024, 4:29 PM EDT

17% of stations without gas in Florida: GasBuddy

On Tuesday afternoon, 17.4% of Florida’s gas stations were out of fuel, according to GasBuddy data.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that, despite long lines at gas stations, the state didn’t have a fuel shortage. He said on Tuesday that 27 fuel trucks were escorted by the highway patrol overnight to help replenish gas stations.

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