MIAMI — The governor of Florida declared a state of emergency on Saturday as forecasters warned the US state — still reeling from deadly Hurricane Helene — could be slammed by another major storm next week.
Tropical Storm Milton, currently churning in the western Gulf of Mexico, was 'forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane as it moves toward Florida into midweek next week,' the National Weather Service said on social media platform X.Depending on its path, Milton could potentially bring fresh havoc to areas of Florida's west coast still recovering from Helene , which roared ashore on September 26 as a powerful Category 4 hurricane with wind speeds of 225 kilometers per hour.
Debris are seen on the side of a highway in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Burnsville, North Carolina, on Oct. 5, 2024. AFP PhotoHelene moved inland up through Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, bringing historic flooding and killing at least 220 people, according to an AFP tally of official announcements.In Florida, where Helene left at least 14 dead, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday said he had declared a new state of emergency in 35 counties ahead of Milton's arrival.
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