Hurricane Milton had a quick, intense life over the past few days as it roared across the Gulf of Mexico and slammed into Florida late Wednesday. Born out of a typically uninspiring cluster of thunderstorms late last week in the…
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Why Milton’s ‘reverse surge’ sucked water away from flood-fearing Tampa
In the days before Hurricane Milton hit Florida, forecasters were worried it could send as much as 15 feet (4.5 meters) of water rushing onto the heavily populated shores of Tampa Bay. Instead, several feet of water temporarily drained away. Tap below…
Age of Tropicana Field roof played role in Hurricane Milton damage, stadium engineer says
In the days before Hurricane Milton, top officials at one of the firms that built Tropicana Field grew “concerned” that the stadium’s roofing might not hold up against the historic winds forecasted for the Tampa Bay area. Tap below to…
WATCH: Tropicana Field roof on Rays stadium seemingly shredded by wind as Hurricane Milton lashes Florida
Tropicana Field, the longtime home of Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays, suffered extreme damage to its domed roof on Wednesday as Hurricane Milton moved through the region. Tap below to read the report by RJ Anderson for CBSSports.com
How Waffle House helps Southerners — and FEMA — judge a storm’s severity
The Waffle House Index, created by former FEMA administrator Craig Fugate, uses color-coded maps to show whether each location is fully open, serving a limited menu, or closed due to storm damage. Tap below to read the report from Yahoo…