Day: October 9, 2024

Wednesday on the News Hour, Hurricane Milton begins to hit Florida’s west coast with life-threatening storm surge and potentially catastrophic winds. With 26 days until the election, former President Trump tries to win over voters in President Biden’s hometown. Plus, we speak with Lebanon’s health minister as civilians are displaced and in need of aid amid Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah. PBS News is supported by – https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On Wednesday, about 200 people showed up to Lake Nona High School in Orlando, Florida, to seek shelter from Hurricane Milton. Some of them were there with their pets and others brought board games. Hot meals were being served.

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— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 9, 2024

1. Rain, tornadoes and tropical storm-force winds lash Florida as Hurricane Milton draws near  The Associated Press
2. Hurricane Milton Live Updates: Extreme Wind Warning Issued For Tampa As Eyewall Moving Onshore  Forbes
3. Florida braces for Milton while still recovering from Hurricane Helene  Fox Weather
4. Current Central Florida advisories, county-by-county impacts as Milton closes in on state  WESH 2 Orlando
5. #Milton resources: The latest storm forecasts, maps, imagery and more  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Wednesday on the News Hour, Hurricane Milton begins to hit Florida’s west coast with life-threatening storm surge and potentially catastrophic winds. With 26 days until the election, former President Trump tries to win over voters in President Biden’s hometown. Plus, we speak with Lebanon’s health minister as civilians are displaced and in need of aid amid Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah. PBS News is supported by – https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the News Hour, Hurricane Milton begins to hit Florida’s west coast with life-threatening storm surge and potentially catastrophic winds. With 26 days until the election, former President Trump tries to win over voters in President Biden’s hometown. Plus, we speak with Lebanon’s health minister as civilians are displaced and in need of aid amid Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah. PBS News is supported by – https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders