Emotional meteorologist struggles to maintain composure while discussing the “horrific” intensification of Hurricane Milton.

While describing Hurricane Milton’s evolution, TV meteorologist John Morales underlined how climate change is exacerbating the extreme conditions around the storm. On October 7, Morales showed signs of emotion when talking about the hurricane’s progress during an NBC segment.

“This is an amazing hurricane, dropping 50 millibars in just 10 hours,” he said. I’m sorry, this is simply terrible,” he sobbed, trying not to cry.

Meteorologist John Morales was visibly upset as he described the power of the hurricane (NBC)

According to Morales, “it is intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico, where the waters are exceptionally hot,” with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph. Due to climate change and global warming, the Yucatán, especially places like Mérida and Progreso, is becoming more and more vulnerable to extreme heat.

Morales maintained his composure in spite of his intense emotions and noted that even though the hurricane is expected to lessen as it gets closer to Florida, it will still have a substantial effect. He said, “Let’s turn our attention to Florida. It is expected to weaken, but it is still quite strong, and when it makes landfall, it will probably be a very powerful hurricane.

He emphasized the significance of the landfall position, pointing out that a storm surge as high as 12 feet might occur in places south of the impact zone.

 

Morales said where the hurricane strikes in Florida will be crucial (NBC)

Authorities have reiterated how dangerous the storm is and asked locals to follow evacuation orders. In an interview with CNN, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor emphasized the seriousness of the situation, saying that trying to weather out the storm in an evacuation zone would be a dangerous error.

“People may have survived past storms, but this one is different,” Castor said. Hurricane Helene served as a warning, and the current storm is genuinely disastrous. It goes without saying that you are endangering your life if you decide to remain in one of those evacuation regions.

Based on the most recent reports, Hurricane Milton has strengthened to the strongest category on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, known as Category Five hurricanes, which are capable of producing catastrophic devastation with winds of 157 mph or more.

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