Florida orders residents to evacuate as Hurricane Milton continues to intensify.

A storm surge warning has been reissued for several areas in Florida as Milton intensifies with wind speeds of 161 km/h, continuing to strengthen and becoming a major hurricane by the end of October 7th.

Residents along Florida’s coast have just endured the devastating Hurricane Helene in recent days and now face new evacuation orders as the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) on October 7th warned that Hurricane Milton is strengthening to Category 3 on the five-tier scale, with the potential to cause severe damage.

The NHC noted that a storm surge warning has been reissued for several areas in Florida as Milton intensifies with wind speeds of 161 km/h, continuing to strengthen and becoming a major hurricane by the end of October 7th.

The hurricane is expected to move north of the Yucatán Peninsula and cross the southern Gulf of Mexico on October 7th-8th. It could potentially make landfall on Florida’s west coast.

The risk of storm surge during Hurricane Milton could reach 0.6 to 1.2 meters above sea level along the northern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, causing large, destructive waves.

According to the NHC, major hurricanes—Category 3 or higher—have a minimum wind speed of 178 km/h and pose the risk of “catastrophic damage,” even to well-constructed homes. Power and water outages may last for several days or weeks after the storm passes.

Tampa County official Jane Castor stated that the area is still recovering from Hurricane Helene, and the incoming rain from Milton will add more challenges, not to mention storm surges and wind damage.

President Joe Biden emphasized that the federal government is preparing resources for storm response and rescue efforts.

Earlier that day, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis extended the state of emergency to 51 of the state’s 67 counties, warning that Hurricane Milton could have “significant impacts.”

Meanwhile, rescue teams are still racing to find those missing after Hurricane Helene, which hit the U.S. on September 27th, resulting in 225 fatalities across several states.

15 Strong Women Break Stereotypes About How the Body “Should” Look

There are women out there who are challenging societal norms and breaking free from the constraints of what the media tells us we “should” look like. These 15 women are not just strong physically, but also mentally and emotionally as they pave the way for body positivity and self-love. Their stories are inspiring, empowering, and proof that there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to the human body.

1. “To trim or not to trim…. That is the question…”

2. “Call me Ariel and hand me a Dinglehopper because I’m a mermaid.”

3. “I’ve struggled with body image my whole life, but I’m realizing I kind of look like those statues of Ancient Greek women.”

4. “I was always worried about my big stomach in jumpsuits, but I finally figured out that I look good.”

5. All bodies are beautiful, including everything that makes you feel comfortable.

6. At the end of the day what’s important is that you feel great in your body.

7. “Only 4 more days till we meet the trio! So itchy!”

8. “I’m beautiful and I love my body!”

9. “This is a reminder to you all that you can have cellulite and spider veins and still be hot!”

10. “I ordered this corset top for my wedding this summer. I’ll definitely be rocking the hairy pits for the ceremony/reception.”

11. “Finally getting happy with my body.”

12. “Love my dress, learning to also love my body.”

13. Lizzo explains: “I love normalizing my black elbows. I think it’s beautiful.”

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14. Tyra Banks is happy with her body: “My body is fuller. And so is my mind.”

15. “You are more than your body, and you get to decide what beauty is,” model Iskra Lawrence believes.

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