The US is preparing for the potentially life-threatening impacts of Hurricane Milton, just a fortnight after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in parts of the country.
Millions of Florida residents have been instructed to evacuate, with officials warning that those who choose not to could face dire survival odds.
The Tampa Bay area, home to over 3.3 million people, is at risk of widespread destruction when the hurricane makes landfall.
Forecasters anticipate the storm will maintain its hurricane strength as it traverses central Florida, heading east towards the Atlantic Ocean.
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