During a recent news conference, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the potential threat of storm surge in the Tampa Bay area due to Hurricane Milton. The governor emphasized that the storm could bring greater storm surge than Hurricane Helene, depending on its track and intensity.
Governor DeSantis mentioned that if Tampa Bay is on the eastern side of the storm, it could experience storm surge exceeding that of Hurricane Helene. Conversely, if the storm tracks further south and Tampa Bay is on the weaker side, it might even result in water being pulled out of the bay. The unpredictable nature of hurricanes underscores the need for residents to be prepared for various scenarios.
