Milton Makes Landfall As Gulf Coast Category 3 Storm
Hurricane Milton struck Florida’s Gulf Coast near Siesta Key with 120 mph winds, threatening Tampa Bay and cities like St. Petersburg and Fort Myers. The storm spurred mass evacuations, widespread power outages, and record debris removal as officials warned of deadly surge and heavy inland flooding.
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Solar storm may strain power grid amid hurricane recovery
NOAA issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch as a solar flare could disrupt power and radio signals, prompting plant and spacecraft operators to take precautions. Authorities caution Florida remains at low risk, while He lene’s aftermath and Milton’s approach heighten grid concerns in affected regions. The storm could also trigger northern lights as far south as the Midwest and Northern California.
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