Hurricane Milton TV Coverage in Tampa

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

Hurricane Milton live updates: Now a monster Category 5 storm as Florida orders evacuations

Latest news on Hurricane Milton as it heads toward Florida, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene just days ago. Follow live as the storm approaches landfall.

www.nbcnews.com

Once again Tampa is the largest city affected by this hurricane. From responding to Hurricane Helene now Tampa area news outlets have to issue a warning on Hurricane Milton hitting their area as the first largest city affected by hurricanes.

 

[MadMan]

Milton might be the deadliest and most costly Hurricane ever Florida has seen. Tampa looks like a direct strike for now, Florida could be clobbered beyond belief early Thursday

 

[Dj mr fresh]

My prayers go out to people in Florida

 

[MadMan]

Unlike any other State, when you escape Florida in an emergency you can only go one way. This is a current look at the people fleeing. Then is the question where do you go?

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

Here is WTVT Fox 13 Tampa covering a press conference with state and local officials response to Hurricane Milton.

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

Here is WTVT Fox 13 Tampa covering a press conference with state and local officials response to Hurricane Milton.

 

[radiofan2023]

Unlike any other State, when you escape Florida in an emergency you can only go one way. This is a current look at the people fleeing. Then is the question where do you go?
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They could go east to Miami/Orlando/etc, north into Georgia or down into the Keys. There are lots of roads, it's just that everyone jams the interstate thinking it will be fastest.

 

[MadMan]

They could go east to Miami/Orlando/etc, north into Georgia or down into the Keys. There are lots of roads, it's just that everyone jams the interstate thinking it will be fastest.

You obviously haven't been in a Hurricane or lived in Florida?

 

[radiofan2023]

You obviously haven't been in a Hurricane or lived in Florida?
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I'm from Florida and I still have relatives there

 

[MadMan]

I'm from Florida and I still have relatives there

Ok then, with all the debris from Helene, and traveling on the dirty side of a storm, taking a fun excursion to Miami or down to the Keys is not really suggested, thus the reason for the impossible traffic North

 

[secondchoice]

If you can get to Interstate 10 head west to New Orleans. Have a good time for a couple of days then rest, because it will most likely be "Hell on Earth" for months if not years

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

WATER SERVICE OFF: County-by-county guide to water, sewer systems being shut off

Some areas of Tampa Bay are shutting off their water and sewer services to prevent damage to the infrastructure during Hurricane Milton.

www.wtsp.com

Here is the issue of water service in the Tampa area. Note this one is in response to the flood threats related to Hurricane Milton.

 

[MadMan]

Wow the 5 PM ET update has Milton back up to a Cat 5 storm with wind speeds @ 165 mph. Milton is expected to double in size, not strength and could possibly cover the State. Gas stations are running out of fuel

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

Here is an update from the City of Tampa and their response to Milton.

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

Hurricane Milton Coverage Proves Local TV’s Value Despite Challenges, Senior CBS Exec Jennifer Mitchell Says

Jennifer Mitchell, President, Stations and Digital, CBS News and Stations, cited Hurricane Milton coverage as a "great example" of the value of local TV.

deadline.com

Here’s a review on Hurricane Milton TV coverage.

 

[radiofan2023]

Hurricane Milton Coverage Proves Local TV’s Value Despite Challenges, Senior CBS Exec Jennifer Mitchell Says

Jennifer Mitchell, President, Stations and Digital, CBS News and Stations, cited Hurricane Milton coverage as a "great example" of the value of local TV.

deadline.com

Here’s a review on Hurricane Milton TV coverage.

This goes back to the discussion people were having about AM radio - if the only time a lot of people tune in is when a large natural disaster happens, the medium’s future isn’t going to be rosy.

 

[TheBigA]

The roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays, has been shredded by Hurricane Milton. Video here:

Hurricane Milton rips off Tropicana Field’s roof after landfall. Look at catastrophic damage

Videos inundated social media of major damage from Hurricane Milton occurring across Florida’s Gulf Coast.

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Video Surfaces of Rays' Tropicana Field Roof Destroyed By Winds from Hurricane Milton

As Hurricane Milton tears through parts of Florida this week, the home of the Tampa Bay Rays has been hit. A video captured on Wednesday showed the roof of…

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[Y2kTheNewOldies]

Report: Multiple deaths confirmed in Fort Pierce tornado outbreak caused by Milton


Here is a preliminary report on Deaths related to Hurricane Milton around the state of Florida.


Where can I watch ABC programming during WFTV’s continuous coverage of Hurricane Milton?



In Orlando WFTV moved the ABC programming to their secondary station WRDQ given that the WFTV News team are responding to the storm in their area.


LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Milton weakens to Cat. 1 storm, some flash flood warnings issued


Hurricane Milton now strong Category 1 storm on destructive path toward Orlando


Orlando area news outlets respond to Milton heading to their area.

 

[radiofan2023]

I’m watching WTSP-TV live on Youtube right now:

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

Officials: Four dead in St. Lucie County from tornadoes

St. Lucie County officials confirmed to WPBF 25 News that four people died following tornadoes in the area.

www.wpbf.com

Note there are so far 4 deaths reported in St Lucie County, Florida that have been confirmed due to Hurricane Milton. But this is just a preliminary report given that other parts of the state are either still getting hit from Milton or the rescue operations in the rest of the state has just started at the time of the article.