PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh natives who have homes in Florida had to make the last-minute decision to stay or leave on Tuesday before Hurricane Milton makes landfall later this week.
The National Hurricane Center said Tuesday was the last day to evacuate. The latest forecasts show Milton making landfall over Sarasota sometime overnight Wednesday and into Thursday.
Some Pittsburghers told KDKA-TV that they rushed out of town to somewhere safe, while others said they decided to ride out the storm. Some said they are scared to stay but scared to leave.
“I’m a Pittsburgh native. So, I’m used to prepping for snowstorms, not hurricanes,” said Marlayna Marquinez.
Less than two months ago, Marquinez and her husband packed up their life in Dormont and moved to Clearwater with their 1-year-old, 3-year-old and their small dog.
“We haven’t really been able to enjoy the beach because we went from (Hurricane) Helene two weeks ago, and now we have Milton coming,” Marquinez said.