Experienced meteorologist cannot hold back tears while warning about the strength of Hurricane Milton and its destructive power.
John Morales, one of the most experienced meteorologists on U.S. television, could not hold back tears while commenting live on the strength and destructive power of Hurricane Milton.
Morales was commenting on the storm on NBC on October 7 when he became visibly emotional. “Incredible hurricane, incredible,” he said with a choked voice. “I apologize, this is just horrible.”
“The maximum sustained winds are 250 km/h and are gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico, where you can imagine that the waters are incredibly warm,” Morales explained.
“As warm as you can imagine, you know what is causing this, I don’t need to say it, global warming and climate change are leading to this and becoming a growing threat to the Yucatán, including Mérida and Progreso and other areas there.”
Morales took a deep breath and noted that although the hurricane is expected to weaken as it approaches Florida, it will still have impressive strength that will certainly have a significant impact on the region.
“While it is expected to weaken upon approach, it is so incredibly strong right now that it will be very difficult for it to be anything less than a major hurricane when it hits Florida.”
According to the U.S. National Weather Service, Hurricane Milton is expected to be the worst storm to hit the Tampa area in over 100 years if it continues on its current path.
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