I live on a boat with my husband, and weather conditions often threaten our lives. Trusting each other keeps us safe.

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Wendy Hawkes and her husband hugging in front of their boat
The author, right, lives on a boat with her husband.

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Tampa Bay's main hospital is built on a low-lying island. Hurricane Milton could push its defenses to the limit.

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An AquaFence flood wall is put into place around Tampa General Hospital ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected mid-week landfall in Tampa, Florida on October 8, 2024. Storm
An AquaFence flood wall was placed around Tampa General Hospital ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected midweek landfall in Tampa, Florida, on October 8.

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Disney World is shutting down as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton

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Hurricane Helene at Disney World
Disney World will close early because of Hurricane Milton. Just last week the amusement park experienced poor weather from Hurricane Helene.

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Hurricane Milton morphed into a Category 5 in 2 days. Take a look at the storm's rapid evolution from space.

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This side-by-side shows Milton's rapid evolution from a tropical storm on Saturday (left) into a Category 5 on Monday (right).

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What to Expect When Hurricane Milton Rams Into Florida

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Graphic of possible Hurricane Milton landfall times

How Hurricane Helene Disrupted the Solar Industry’s Fragile Supply Chain

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Hurricane Milton is now a Category 5 storm. It's threatening an already-battered Florida — and is now a political issue.

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Residents in Palm Harbor, Florida, fill sandbags as Hurricane Milton approaches. Officials have warned homeowners along the state's west coast to evacuate.
Residents in Palm Harbor, Florida, filling sandbags as Hurricane Milton approaches. Officials have told homeowners along the state's west coast to evacuate.

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How Hurricane Milton Became a Category 5 Storm in Less Than 24 Hours

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An infrared image of Hurricane Milton as a Category 5 storm.

Satellite Images Reveal Hurricane Helene’s Devastating Aftermath

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A nighttime view of power outages across the southeastern United States following Hurricane Helene.

Price-gouging complaints about the cost of fuel, water, and hotels are surging in states hit by Hurricane Helene

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People wait in line for gasoline in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 29, 2024 in Fletcher, North Carolina.
People in line for gasoline in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 29, 2024, in Fletcher, North Carolina.

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