Big hurricanes often cause significant destruction, leading to widespread devastation. Understanding this reality, a Florida meteorologist with decades of experience is struggling to discuss the monstrous storm expected to make landfall in his state this week.
John Morales of WTVJ, an NBC News affiliate, became emotional while reporting on Hurricane Milton’s rapid intensification. “I apologize. This is just horrific,” he stated. “It’s just an incredible, incredible, incredible hurricane.”
While trying to provide details about Milton, he became slightly choked up. “It has dropped 50 millibars in 10 hours,” Morales said, describing the storm’s dramatic drop in air pressure. “Um … I apologize. This is just horrific.”
Milton, which has “explosively” intensified into a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of up to 175 mph, is currently making its way toward Florida, where it is predicted to make landfall late Wednesday. However, by that time, the storm is expected to be downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane. Despite this downgrade, it remains powerful enough to create life-threatening conditions and cause catastrophic damage.