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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Alanna Tomazin

'Storm of the century': Hunter woman caught in Hurricane Milton's path

Hunter Valley's Elaina McClung (left) was in the path of Hurricane Milton while in Florida with other members of the Australian barefoot water skiing community. Pictures supplied

CROSSING paths with a hurricane was the last thing the Hunter's Elaina McClung expected when she arrived in Florida to compete at the world barefoot water skiing championships.

Dubbed the "storm of the century", Hurricane Milton has lashed Florida with 200km/h winds and heavy rainfall and was predicted to reach category 5 on the coast. It has whipped up deadly tornadoes, destroyed homes and knocked out power to more than three million customers.

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