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Hurricane Milton: "Florida, Here I Come!"
Brace yourselves, snowflakes! Hurricane Milton's about to give Sarasota a taste of real climate change tonight. Track this beast and enjoy the spaghetti models—the only type of spaghetti the left can't cancel!
Published October 9, 2024 at 10:32am by Brandi D. Addison
Hold Onto Your MAGA Hats, Folks! Hurricane Milton's Comin' to Town!
Buckle up, Florida! Hurricane Milton, now a Category 4, is barreling towards the Sunshine State, ready to throw a storm surge party that'll make your libertarian heart race. Some were betting on a Category 6, but Milton's taken a red pill and downgraded to a Cat 4. Too bad, so sad, libs!
But don't be fooled! Milton's still bringing the heat with:
- Storm surges taller than your neighbor's privacy fence (15ft+)
- Rainfall heavier than Biden's approval ratings (12in+)
- Winds faster than a liberal fleeing a gun range (90mph)
Still recovering from Hurricane Helene, and now we've got Tropical Storm Nadine knocking at the door. Thanks, Obama!
➤ Track those nasty storms here
When's the Party Startin'?
Milton's expected to crash the landfall bash late Wednesday or early Thursday.
Where's the Red Zone?
Milton's eyeing up Manatee County/Sarasota County on Florida's west coast, with a 50-mile wiggle room. Rick Davis from NWS Tampa warns not to fixate on the center, as Milton's gonna spread those winds far and wide, just like your freedom-lovin' grandma's hugs.
Spaghetti Models: Choose Wisely!
Not all models are created equal! Stick to the top-performing ones, just like you stick to your guns.
Atlantic Storm Roundup:
- Hurricane Milton: Tornado supercells sweeping across southern Florida. Prep time's running out!
- Hurricane Leslie: Strengthening over the Atlantic, but no hazard to land. Godspeed, Leslie!
- Disturbance 1 (aka Nadine): Likely strengthening today, moving northeast, away from land. Formation chances: 40%
- Disturbance 2: Tropical wave moving off African coast soon. Limited development, no threat within a week.
Stay safe, patriots! And remember, Milton's just another storm – we've weathered worse from the left! MAGA on!
Read more: Hurricane Milton set to make landfall Wednesday in Florida. See hurricane tracker