Evacuation attempts from Hurricane Milton are being hampered by limited fuel supplies and massive traffic jams. A smaller storm (not technically a hurricane) has even formed ahead of Milton in a bizarre turn of events. Behind Milton, a potential new hurricane, Nadine, follows in its wake.
Independent researcher In2ThinAir posted a clip of a news broadcast showing the storm forming ahead of Milton.
🚨This is INSANE! – Major Hurricane MILTON has a Mini-HURRICANE IN front of it that will hit Florida FIRST!
— In2ThinAir (@In2ThinAir) October 9, 2024
Yes, Community Notes. WE KNOW its not really a "Mini-Hurricane" So please just FO.#HurricaneMilton #Florida #Milton pic.twitter.com/q8eJ0En9Ie
Ian Miles Cheong posted a video on social media of a young family in Florida who had to abort their evacuation attempt and return home due to not being able to fuel up their car after sitting in traffic for six hours.
This young family tried to evacuate before hurricane Milton makes landfall, but had to return home. pic.twitter.com/88qaPBdzyd
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) October 9, 2024
“After six hours in the car, we tried to make it to Georgia, there’s no gas anywhere and the traffic is insane,” the woman said in the video.
Another social media account, Angry Citizen, posted a video of what is reportedly 30 miles of traffic leaving Tampa, Florida as hurricane Milton approaches. The video was likely filmed on Monday.
Just in:
— Angry Citizen (@AngryCitizenxx) October 8, 2024
30 miles of gridlock leaving Tampa Florida, bring more gas than you think you need, or prepare to be stranded before you get to move. pic.twitter.com/fTZ4DXIq7g
Now a tornado has formed and is revenging one of the main evacuation routes out of the state.
🚨#BREAKING: Mutiple tornados are being reported as one can be seen crossing west I-75 ⁰⁰📌#Miccosukee | #Florida
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) October 9, 2024
Watch as traffic cameras on I-75 near Miccosukee, Florida, capture a dramatic scene of a tornado crossing the highway, part of the severe weather associated with… pic.twitter.com/rlEJTNmVu2
TORNADO damage path in Fort Myers. Tornado outbreak in progress!!! #MILTON @accuweather @theScantman pic.twitter.com/L7Ww0Ewm8i
— Aaron Jayjack (@aaronjayjack) October 9, 2024
Social media account Sassafrass84 posted another video of the massive evacuation. She made the point that there are only a few routes out of Florida, a key reason why author and analyst Joel Skousen gave Florida a score of zero (the lowest score, along with Hawaii and New Jersey) for strategic relocation in his book on the matter.
Just so you know. It's like this everywhere. On I-75, 441, I-4, and I-95.
— Sassafrass84 (@Sassafrass_84) October 8, 2024
We only have a few options to leave out of Florida.
I wouldn't want to be stuck there, out of gas,when a category 5 hits. Have some compassion for Florida. pic.twitter.com/a52xfSbu6H
Alex Jones did a long-form interview with Skousen in 2012 where they went in-depth on global strategic relocation. Note that Skousen explains that freeways are death traps in emergencies as they easily get clogged by traffic and have limited areas to exit. A situation currently being experienced by Floridians evacuating from the hurricane.
A compilation of unusual methods some have used to ‘prepare’ for hurricanes was posted. It is not clear if all of the images are from this week however.
People are making preparations to save their homes, offices and vehicles.
— Chaudhary Parvez (@ChaudharyParvez) October 9, 2024
#flwx #hurricane #Milton #HurricaneWarning #HurricaneAlert #HurricaneMilton #FortMyers #Milton2024 #hurricanemilton2024 #MiltonFlorida #florida #flwx #Tampa #huragan pic.twitter.com/qr1Smhm7Nn
Investigative Journalist Ann Vandersteel reported on Tuesday night that Milton will likely leave Florida in a grid-down scenario.
FLORIDA FACING GRID DOWN WITH MILTON
— Ann Vandersteel™️ (@annvandersteel) October 9, 2024
In speaking to a senior analyst and senior SOF commander the seriousness of Hurricane Milton can not be understated.
Weather warfare is real and the track that Milton is on will leave Florida in a grid down situation where the center state… pic.twitter.com/LnNHdeR86v
Talkshow host and geopolitical analyst Mike Adams again reported that FEMA is arming up for kinetic engagements.
Told ya FEMA was actively recruiting armed security personnel. This is just the beginning. FEMA is shifting into a paramilitary force posture. https://t.co/xIl3opnFq6
— HealthRanger (@HealthRanger) October 9, 2024
Meteorological student Chris Martz explained how due to rampant development in hurricane zones, the consequences of the storms become ever more serious.
Hi there, JoJo. 👋
— Chris Martz (@ChrisMartzWX) October 8, 2024
Do you want to know why hurricanes have become a lot more destructive?
I'm glad you do. So, listen up. 👂
Consider the two side-by-side photographs of Miami Beach, Florida presented below. It isn't Tampa, but it is sufficient for our thought experiment. 🧠… https://t.co/ZlCTqsFmAm pic.twitter.com/iL8TH31D2L