WRAL Meteorologist breaks down why Hurricane Milton could cause major destruction in Florida

Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast late Wednesday and early Thursday. Clean up continues in beach towns hit by Hurricane Helene two weeks ago. This time many are fleeing with cities like Tampa expected to be hard hit. WRAL Meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth explains what makes this storm so intimidating.

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