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Florida residents began assessing damage Thursday after powerful Hurricane Milton brought strong winds, heavy rains and tornadoes as it moved toward the Gulf Coast and then barreled across the state.Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters that officials will have a better understanding of the extent of the damage as the day progresses. 'The storm was significant but thankfully, this was not the worst-case scenario,' he said.Drone video below shows roof torn off Tropicana Field in St.
Just inland from Tampa, the flooding in Plant City was 'absolutely staggering,' according to City Manager Bill McDaniel.Though the deadly storm surge feared for Tampa never materialized, the city still saw flooding.Why are scientists saying this is an odd storm season?Milton is the latest system in a storm season scientists say is the weirdest they have ever seen.Beryl became the earliest storm on record to reach Category 5 status, but there was record quiet from Aug.
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