Hurricane Milton Threatens Tampa Bay with Historic Impact

Hurricane Milton poses a devastating threat to Tampa and St Petersburg as a near-century storm, even after weakening to a Category 4. Authorities order evacuations, warning of life-threatening storm surges. Emergency declarations and federal aid are mobilized as Florida braces for potential unprecedented damage.

Hurricane Milton, despite weakening slightly, remains a formidable threat as it approaches Tampa and St Petersburg.

The storm, with its 250 kph winds, is expected to wreak havoc on Florida's west coast, prompting widespread evacuation orders in anticipation of life-threatening storm surges.

Federal support has been mobilized, reflecting the gravity of the threat posed by Milton, now downgraded to a Category 4 storm.

(With inputs from agencies.)