As Hurricane Milton pounded Florida Thursday (Oct 10) with full-throttle intensity, the tale of a rescue mission unfolded far away in the Gulf of Mexico has surprised many.

Watch: Man rescued 48 km off coast in ‘nightmare scenario’ as Hurricane Milton pounded Florida

Set to make landfall in the US state of Florida, Hurricane Milton is expected to be one of the most catastrophic storms in the United States. This deadly storm comes just a week after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in the state, resulting in over 230 deaths.

What category is Hurricane Milton and how are hurricanes categorised?

Hurricane Milton has raised fears of massive devastation in Tampa Bay, Florida, and has again been upgraded to a Category 5 storm. It looks equally scary from space as well.

Hurricane Milton from space: Astronaut shares timelapse of mega storm

Hurricane Milton is expected to hit the US state of Florida, bringing strong winds that will likely result in catastrophic damage. The state was hit with another powerful storm Hurricane Helene 12 days ago, which resulted in debris that the residents are still clearing.

Hurricane Milton to hit Florida: Timing, areas at risk, wind speeds, and what to expect

Tampa prepared for a Category 5 hurricane scenario in 2020 when a simulation built Project Phoenix. Simulated weather reports and archived footage from other storms were combined to inform people about the hazards of a potential Category 5 storm.

Hurricane Milton is eerily similar to a 2020 hypothetical Cat 5 scenario

Ahead of the ‘catastrophic’ Hurricane Milton, the Tampa Bay mayor issued a dire warning for residents who paid no heed to the calls for evacuation. Mayor Jane Castor said on CNN, “If you choose to stay … you are going to die.

‘You are going to die’: Tampa mayor issues a chilling warning as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton

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