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Florida orders evacuations as Hurricane Milton approaches

Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 160 mph, threatens the Tampa Bay region, prompting Florida to order evacuations. Officials anticipate this could be the worst storm to hit the area in over a century, with potential storm surges of up to 12 feet. Residents are urged to evacuate, and those staying are advised to mark their names on their arms for identification.