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Hurricane Milton Aftermath: The Day After
These photos capture the beginning of recovery following the devastation caused by Hurricane Milton in Maitland, Fla., the day after its landfall. The National Hurricane Center reported that the historic storm hit near Siesta Key as a Category 3, with 120 mph sustained winds at around 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 9, 2024. Before reaching land, the storm made national headlines for its unprecedented speed in the Gulf of Mexico, intensifying from a tropical storm to a Category 5 in less than 24 hours. The National Weather Service confirmed 20 tornadoes and a record 126 tornado warnings issued across Florida on the day of impact. As of Oct. 11, CBS News reported 17 deaths related to the storm.