Maps show track of Hurricane Milton as forecasters predict landfall in Florida this week

[Superchief]

Some people do - there's a forest conservation thing around carbon credits etc. https://forestcarbonworks.org/how-it-works/ is what we were looking at.

We have about 30 large mature trees in our yard. I wish I could get a tax credit for them so I could pay someone to rake my leaves.

 

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Hurricane Milton: What's open, closed, canceled and postponed in South Florida

Hurricane Milton: What's open, closed, canceled and postponed in South Florida

Richard

 

[simpsontruckdriver]

As a side note, Walt Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios, LegoLand, and Gatorland are closing tomorrow afternoon and staying closed on Thursday. All WDW transportation (buses, monorail, SkyLiner, and boats) will be shut down as well.

TS

 

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All the airports closing for Hurricane Milton

All the airports closing for Hurricane Milton

Airports in Tampa, Orlando, and other hubs are stopping commercial service as the storm approaches

qz.com

Richard

 

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Airports close and airlines issue flight waivers ahead of Hurricane Milton

Airlines Issue Flight Waivers, Airports to Close as Hurricane Milton Makes Its Way Towards Florida

Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 5 storm as it makes its way towards Florida.

www.travelandleisure.com

Richard

 

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Hurricane Milton: PBIA closing Wednesday night, some airlines waiving fees

Airport staff say to check PBIA's website and social media for updates.

www.palmbeachpost.com

Richard

 

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Plane evacuating people from Hurricane Milton crashes after takeoff

https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/plane-passengers-evacuating-from-hurricane-milton-crash-near-st-pete-pier/

Richard

 

[TheHolleys87]

Plane evacuating people from Hurricane Milton crashes after takeoff

https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/plane-passengers-evacuating-from-hurricane-milton-crash-near-st-pete-pier/

Richard

I was happy to read that all four people as well as the dog who were aboard were rescued. At least a little good news related to Milton!

 

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Beaches Bridges Closing Milton Update #23

Beaches Bridges Closing – Milton Update #23

All bridges on and off the Pinellas County barrier islands will close at 7 p.m. today (Oct. 8). All residents must evacuate immediately.

thegabber.com

Richard

 

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Beach cam: Watch Hurricane Milton as it approaches Fort Myers Beach from Margaritaville

Beach cam: Watch Hurricane Milton as it approaches Fort Myers Beach from Margaritaville

The Margaritaville Beach Resort-Fort Myers Beach opened in December 2023.

www.news-press.com

Richard

 

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Ahead of Milton's landfall, Charlotte's airport is seeing dozens of flight cancellations

Ahead of Milton's landfall, Charlotte's airport is seeing dozens of flight cancellations

Most of the flights canceled are heading to and from Florida.

www.wcnc.com

Richard

 

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Dire warnings to flee as Hurricane Milton begins to lash Florida: 'This is your last chance'

Dire warnings to flee as Hurricane Milton begins to lash Florida: 'This is your last chance'

The hurricane's precise track remained uncertain, as forecasters Tuesday evening nudged its projected path slightly south of Tampa.

apnews.com

Richard

 

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Over 1,700 Flights Canceled, Airports Close, Cruises Divert as Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida

Over 1,700 Flights Canceled, Airports Close, Cruises Divert as Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida

As Hurricane Milton hurdles its way towards Florida on Wednesday as a Category 4 storm, flights have been canceled, airlines and cruises have diverted, and theme parks have shuttered.

www.travelandleisure.com

Richard

 

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This ls How Car Dealerships In Florida Are Preparing For Hurricane Milton

This Is How Car Dealerships In Florida Are Preparing For Hurricane Milton

One Toyota dealership tried to stick as many cars as possible in its showroom and shop, but it still wasn't enough.

jalopnik.com

Richard

 

[Carolinian]

This is the first hurricane that developed in the Bay of Campeche to hit Florida since 1888. This is really weird.

Not since 1888: Here’s why Hurricane Milton’s path is so rare

Hurricane Milton is a rare one.

www.clickorlando.com

It looks like it is taking the track of the Great Tampa Bay Hurricane of 1848, which was also very intense.

 

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Cruise Ship Passengers Airlifted From Ship As Hurricane Milton Barrels Down On Florida

Cruise Ship Passengers Airlifted From Ship As Hurricane Milton Barrels Down On Florida

Passages aboard the Sun Princess cruise have been hit by Hurricane Milton, resulting in passengers getting airlifted to safety.

www.wideopencountry.com

Richard

 

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Despite last-minute cleanup efforts, debris piles remain a threat during Hurricane Milton

Despite last-minute cleanup efforts, Helene's debris piles remain a threat during Hurricane Milton

In a little more than 48 hours, workers removed 55,000 cubic yards of debris left in the wake of Hurricane Helene, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

www.nbcnews.com

Richard

 

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Over 200 price gouging complaints as Florida residents evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton

Over 200 price gouging complaints in Florida about fuel, water ahead of Hurricane Milton

Florida's Office of the Attorney General has received over 200 complaints about price gouging as residents prepare to evacuate from Hurricane Milton.

www.tallahassee.com

Richard

 

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TORNADO CROSSES ALLIGATOR ALLEY AS PEOPLE ARE TRAPPED EVACUATING

TORNADO CROSSES ALLIGATOR ALLEY AS PEOPLE ARE TRAPPED EVACUATING - BocaNewsNow.com

BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com

bocanewsnow.com

Richard

 

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Eerie Spectacle': Are Birds
Warning Floridians About
Hurricane Milton?

'Eerie Spectacle': Are Birds Warning Floridians About Hurricane Milton?

Sandhill cranes are walking around Florida neighborhoods squawking. Is it a warning about Hurricane Milton? Some people say yes.

outdoors.com

Richard

 

[Talent312]

A niece is set for a wedding at the Tampa Bay Yacht & Country Club on 11/2.
They've already cancelled events thru 10/31.
I suggested Plan B should be the Elvis Chapel in Vegas.
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Florida power outage map:
Track where power is out
as Hurricane Milton approaches landfall

Florida power outage map: Track where power is out as Hurricane Milton approaches landfall

Floridians will face "extended power outages," and power companies are asking customers to be prepared.

www.usatoday.com

Richard

 

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People Are Abandoning Their Supercars As They Flee Hurricane Milton

https://www.motor1.com/news/736736/supercars-left-in-hurricane-milton/

Richard

 

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Philadelphia, LaGuardia seeing flight delays asHurricane Milton closes Florida airports

Philadelphia, LaGuardia seeing flight delays as Hurricane Milton closes Florida airports

As Hurricane Milton is barreling toward Florida, its impacts on airport travel have extended far beyond, causing delays and flight cancelations,

www.northjersey.com

Richard

 

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Disney World closes before
Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida

Disney World closes before Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida

This is the 11th time Disney World has closed in the resort's history.

www.usatoday.com

Richard