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New hurricane threatens Florida as it reels from devastation New hurricane threatens Florida as it reels from devastation
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Satellite image shows Milton as it builds strength in the Gulf of Mexico Preparations are under way, with residents filling sandbags ahead of the storm
A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Florida as a hurricane barrels towards the already-ravaged Gulf Coast.A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Florida as a hurricane barrels towards the already-ravaged Gulf Coast.
The National Hurricane Centre confirmed that Milton - currently off the coast of Mexico - had intensified into a Category 1 hurricane on Sunday and could pose "life-threatening hazards" for parts of Florida's west coast.The National Hurricane Centre confirmed that Milton - currently off the coast of Mexico - had intensified into a Category 1 hurricane on Sunday and could pose "life-threatening hazards" for parts of Florida's west coast.
It comes just 10 days after Storm Helene - the deadliest mainland storm since Katrina in 2005 - tore through the south-east, killing at least 225 people, with hundreds still missing.It comes just 10 days after Storm Helene - the deadliest mainland storm since Katrina in 2005 - tore through the south-east, killing at least 225 people, with hundreds still missing.
In Florida, where Helene left at least 14 dead, Governor Ron DeSantis issued the emergency warning for 35 counties and said preparations were under way to restore power and clear roads ahead of Milton's arrival.In Florida, where Helene left at least 14 dead, Governor Ron DeSantis issued the emergency warning for 35 counties and said preparations were under way to restore power and clear roads ahead of Milton's arrival.
On Sunday, Milton had maximum sustained winds of 80mph (130km/h).On Sunday, Milton had maximum sustained winds of 80mph (130km/h).
“There is increasing confidence that a powerful hurricane with life-threatening hazards will be affecting portions of the Florida west coast around the middle of this week," the Hurricane Centre said.“There is increasing confidence that a powerful hurricane with life-threatening hazards will be affecting portions of the Florida west coast around the middle of this week," the Hurricane Centre said.
Heavy rain was expected in the region from Sunday into Monday, with more rain and strong winds on Tuesday and Wednesday night.Heavy rain was expected in the region from Sunday into Monday, with more rain and strong winds on Tuesday and Wednesday night.
Rainfall could be between 5-8in (127-203mm) across the Florida Peninsula and the Keys, with some areas receiving up to 12in (304mm), which could bring a risk of flash flooding and minor-to-moderate river flooding for parts of the west coast, the centre said.Rainfall could be between 5-8in (127-203mm) across the Florida Peninsula and the Keys, with some areas receiving up to 12in (304mm), which could bring a risk of flash flooding and minor-to-moderate river flooding for parts of the west coast, the centre said.
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Horseshoe Beach, Florida, on 26 SeptemberHurricane Helene made landfall in Horseshoe Beach, Florida, on 26 September
The new hurricane comes as the clean-up efforts from Helene could take years, according to the US government.The new hurricane comes as the clean-up efforts from Helene could take years, according to the US government.
While a large proportion of the deaths occurred in North Carolina, others have been recorded in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.While a large proportion of the deaths occurred in North Carolina, others have been recorded in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Hundreds of roads remain closed, hampering efforts to send aid to hard-hit communities.Hundreds of roads remain closed, hampering efforts to send aid to hard-hit communities.
Helene, which made landfall as a category-four hurricane, damaged structures, caused flash flooding and knocked out power to millions of homes.Helene, which made landfall as a category-four hurricane, damaged structures, caused flash flooding and knocked out power to millions of homes.