Hurricane Milton Live Cams: See Tampa Bay webcams as fall approaches

Another storm quickly became stronger. In this case, Hurricane Milton.

The storm is expected to make landfall on the west coast of the Florida peninsula late Wednesday night or early Thursday, and is tracking the densely populated Tampa Bay region, or areas to the south. The storm jumped from Category 1 to 5 in less than a day.

For those in the Tampa area or interested in the storm’s effects there, you can watch from the webcams below.

This storm will undoubtedly put his life in danger. “Prepare for MAJOR impacts from storm surge, hurricane-force winds, and far- and mid-range flooding,” the National Weather Service’s Tampa Bay office posted online. Watch for guidance from local National Weather Service offices and other appropriate agencies for updates and evacuation information.

Although several factors influence the formation of strong storms (opposing winds that can split the storms, wet or dry air, etc.), the most important influence is the warm sea temperature above 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius). Warm oceans act as jet fuel for hurricanes, hurricane scientists explain. That’s because warm oceans cause tropical storms as more water evaporates into the air, giving strength to the storms and strengthening the moisture. Sadly, the oceans, which absorb most of the heat from burning fossil fuels, are getting warmer.

Today, Atlantic hurricanes are already twice as likely to develop from a strong storm to a major hurricane.

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Tampa Bay Riverfront Webcam

Siesta Key Beach (off the coast of Sarasota)

(You may need to click on the video to view it on YouTube.)

Clearwater Beach Hilton

Clearwater Pier Cam

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And remember, as you watch the slowly changing track updates of Hurricane Milton, the The tracking forecast cone is not the impact cone. Some regions will see heavy rainfall, flash floods, and floods.