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Hurricane Milton Reaches Catastrophic Category 5 as Florida Braces for Impact

Hurricane Milton, which has undergone an extraordinary intensification, strengthened from a Category 1 to a Category 5 storm within just 10 hours on Monday, leaving Florida’s Gulf Coast in a state of high alert. As the storm continues its destructive journey, it threatens to bring life-threatening winds and storm surges...

Hurricane Milton’s Rapid Intensification Is Part Of A Climate-Fueled Trend

Hurricane Milton’s rapid intensification highlights a troubling trend linked to climate change. The storm strengthened from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in just over 24 hours. In its last 36 hours, Milton’s transformation has been remarkable, as it experienced what experts call “extreme rapid intensification,” with maximum...