Hurricane Milton Threatens Florida's Gulf Coast: Cleanup After Helene Not Yet Completed

Hurricane Milton is moving towards Florida's Gulf Coast with undiminished strength, threatening an area that is still suffering from the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Helene. On Sunday afternoon, Milton intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane, with wind speeds of up to 130 km/h. According to forecasts from the National Hurricane Center, Milton is expected to reach at least Category 3, with winds exceeding 178 km/h, by the time it makes landfall on Wednesday. In light of these challenging weather conditions, local authorities are intensively preparing for the coming days.