Category 3 Hurricane Milton is about to make landfall in Florida, which has already brought damage, flooding and heavy rains, giving the state little time to recover from Helen's devastation.
Robert Haight looked around his destroyed home after being hit by a tornado in Fort Myers, Florida. AFP (via Getty Images)
Fort Myers resident Connor Phelan carries his dog out of his home that was damaged by a possible tornado. Andrew West/The News-Press/USA Today Network/USA TODAY NETWORK (via Imagn Images)
Historic Ybor City remains deserted as Hurricane Milton prepares to make landfall and hit Florida's west coast at a historic rate of strength. Dave Decker/Shutterstock
This NASA handout shows Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm at the time of this photo, photographed in the Gulf of Mexico off the Yucatan Peninsula on October 8, 2024. Getty Images
Debris from Hurricane Helen lingers on the side of the road as Hurricane Milton prepares to make landfall, hitting Florida's west coast at historic speed. Dave Decker/Shutterstock
Jawa the dog is carried across the submerged Edward B. Knight Pier by his owner Justin ahead of Hurricane Milton. Jen Golbeck/SOPA Image/Shutterstock
This NASA handout shows Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm at the time of this photo, photographed in the Gulf of Mexico off the Yucatan Peninsula on October 7, 2024. Getty Images
This handout from NASA shows Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm at the time this photo was taken, as seen from the International Space Station in the Gulf of Mexico off the Yucatan Peninsula on October 8, 2024. Getty Images
Tampa police are trying to convince a local resident, nicknamed Jay and Lt. Dan, who lives on a boat, to leave for their own safety. Getty Images
Tampa police persuaded Lt. Dunn to get off his boat for safety as Category 4 Hurricane Milton approaches. Getty Images
Logan Smith takes his dog, Zach, among the 283 pets registered at the River Ridge Middle and High School shelter. AP
As Hurricane Milton approaches Tampa, Florida, Tampa police are convincing local residents (nicknamed Lt. Dan) to evacuate their boats for safety. Getty Images
Several of the 283 registered animals, birds and reptiles line the hallways of the River Ridge Middle School/High School shelter in preparation for Hurricane Milton. AP
People enjoy the waves crashing on Havana's Malecon promenade as Hurricane Milton passes. AFP (via Getty Images)
Parked cars are seen during heavy rain in Fort Myers, Florida. AFP (via Getty Images)
Oscar Garcia with his family outside their home after being hit by a tornado in Fort Myers, Florida. AFP (via Getty Images)
Waves crash along the St. Pete Pier in St. Petersburg, Florida. AFP (via Getty Images)
Tampa, Florida prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Milton. Getty Images
A motorist passes a broken utility pole that was toppled by strong winds as Hurricane Milton approaches Fort Myers, Florida. Reuters
As Hurricane Milton approaches Fort Myers, Florida, a man looks over the roof of a road from a nearby home after a tornado tore through the area. Reuters
Drone footage of homes destroyed by a tornado as Hurricane Milton approaches Fort Myers, Florida. Reuters
Bill Rogers is one of 700 evacuees in the gymnasium at the River Ridge Middle and High School evacuation center in preparation for Hurricane Milton. AP
Animals, birds and reptiles line the hallways of the River Ridge Middle School/High School shelter in preparation for Hurricane Milton.
