Earthquake felt widely in Los Angeles area.
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NewsWireWoolies roof caves in after hail storm
The ceiling of a Woolworths supermarket has collapsed after a severe thunderstorm brought hailstones of up to 7cm and around 86mm of rain in just one hour.
- Yahoo News Australia
Hurricane Milton shows signs of being 'unnatural disaster', US meteorologist warns
A US weather expert in the path of the hurricane spoke to Yahoo News from his home in Orlando, issuing an ominous warning.
- NewsWire
State cops 110mm drenching overnight
One Aussie state has copped a 110mm drenching from wild weather overnight, withsimilar soakings to come.
- NewsWire
Town smashed by 69mm of rain in 30min
One Gold Coast town has been absolutely battered by rain overnight, recording a staggering 69mm in just 30 minutes.
- The Hill
Greene takes fire for remarks about weather
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has again thrown herself at the center of controversy over her embrace of claims that the government and humans are “controlling” the severe weather as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida. In the wake of widespread devastation from Hurricane Helene, the Georgia Republican has shared various conspiracy theories online suggesting the government is in…
- Evening Standard
Hurricane Milton latest LIVE: Monster storm crashes into Florida as first deaths confirmed
More than two million Florida homes and businesses were without power and 1,900 flights have been cancelled
- The Hill
Harris makes impromptu call into CNN, says Trump’s hurricane comments ‘dangerous’
Vice President Harris called into CNN on Wednesday to talk about Hurricane Milton as it approaches Florida, bashing former President Trump for his comments about the federal government’s response to the latest storms. “It is dangerous, it is unconscionable, frankly, that anyone who considers themselves a leader would mislead desperate people to the point that…
- The Daily Beast
Opinion: MAGA Shrugs Off Their Role in Making Hurricane Milton Worse
MAGA took no responsibility for the mega size of Hurricane Milton and the damage it threatens to inflict on Florida—but maybe it should have.The historical storm was supercharged by record water temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico, a phenomenon worsened by the climate change that Donald Trump and his acolytes are determined to do nothing about.In fact, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis went so far as to sign legislation in May that excises any reference to climate change from state law.Read more at The D
- Yahoo News Australia
Incredibly rare phenomena emerges in outback leaving cattle 'spooked'
A farmer has been unable to stop the problem, after the ground spontaneously combusted on the weekend. Find out more.
- HuffPost
Florida Mayor Begs Residents ‘Don’t Get Political’ While Slamming Rumors Ahead Of Storm
“Hate to break it to you but a lot of what you see on social media is not factual," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said.
- CNN
Helene was supercharged by ultra-warm water made up to 500 times more likely by global warming, study finds
Climate change fueled abnormally high temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico and worsened Hurricane Helene’s winds and rain causing ‘massive damage,’ scientists found.
- The Independent
Trump advisor calls Biden and FEMA Hurricane Milton safety update ‘literal propaganda’
Federal officials are warning against weather-related misinformation as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida
- The Independent
Watch: Florida residents evacuate as Hurricane Milton heads for US
The National Hurricane Center has warned that Milton may regain strength and grow in size, posing “even more danger” as it is expected to make landfall in Florida by Wednesday evening, slamming into the densely populated Tampa Bay. K-12 schools across 43 of Florida’s 46 counties are set to close on Wednesday, while Orlando International Airport, will halt commercial passenger flights from 8am ET on Wednesday.
- Deadline
Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall In Siesta Key, FL As A Major Cat. 3 Storm; Winds, Rain, “Massive” Tornados Batter State – Update
UPDATED AT 5:44 p.m. PT: Hurricane Milton made landfall tonight in Siesta Key, FL, just south of Tampa Bay. It storm had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph when it slammed into the state’s west coast, making it a major, Category 3 hurricane. Siesta Key is just south of Sarasota, meaning that Tampa Bay, population …
- CNN
‘Truthfully, only a fool would stay.’ Floridians head inland as Hurricane Milton’s fury nears
Like millions across Florida, Carol Whitmore was all-in Tuesday on her plan for weathering a massive and powerful storm growing broader and stronger by the hour.
- CNN
The challenges Floridians are facing while trying to evacuate
As Floridians make plans to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton, they’re facing clogged highways, gas shortages and empty grocery shelves.
- Bloomberg
Why Storm Surge Won’t Be Categorized for Hurricane Milton
(Bloomberg) -- As powerful Hurricane Milton neared the Florida coast, forecasters carefully charted its winds on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale. But there was no easy way to categorize the storm surge expected to ravage ocean-front communities. Most Read from BloombergSan Francisco to Shut 9% of Public Schools Amid Budget WoesChicago’s $1 Billion Budget Hole Exacerbated by School TurmoilUrban Heat Stress Is Another Disparity in the World’s Most Unequal NationShould Evictions Be Banned After
- BuzzFeed
The Mayor Of Tampa's Extremely Bleak Message To People Not Evacuating For Hurricane Milton Is Going Viral
"If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you are going to die."
- BBC
Heavy rain brings floods which close A1
Travel in north-east England is massively disrupted as heavy rain causes widespread flooding.
- BBC
Florida faces 'matter of life and death' as Hurricane Milton closes in
The "monster" storm is due to hit heavily populated Tampa Bay with full force on Wednesday.