Oct 09, V7N- Floridians were in a race against time on Wednesday as they faced the imminent arrival of Category 5 Hurricane Milton, which is poised to become one of the most destructive storms to ever hit the Gulf Coast. With over 1 million residents in coastal areas ordered to evacuate, highways became jammed with cars, and gas stations ran out of fuel, adding to the anxiety of a region still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which struck less than two weeks ago.

Emergency officials urged those who could not evacuate to seek shelter and prepare for what could be catastrophic damage, with warnings of life-threatening storm surges, intense winds, and flooding. The storm’s expected landfall has drawn comparisons to some of the most powerful hurricanes in history, further raising concerns for both local authorities and residents.

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