Jim Cantore in Florida due to Hurricane Milton, here's where

Things are getting serious – Jim Cantore is in Florida.

The meteorologist and famous hurricane forecaster gave his social media followers a tip about his current destination ahead of Hurricane Milton – writing “See you soon, Tampa” on Monday morning.

Hurricane Milton is heading toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, about two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit Florida as a Category 3 storm in the Big Bend region. As of Monday, October 7, Milton was on track to strike as a Category 3 hurricane during the week, the path of which is not yet fully known. Forecasters estimate the predicted hit to be either north, south or just off Sarasota, Florida.

Cantore was in Florida just two weeks ago, reporting from Tallahassee and the Big Bend region of Florida, when Hurricane Helene made landfall in Perry at midnight on Thursday, September 26th.

When residents heard that Cantore was now headed to Tampa, they expressed concern that he was now showing up in their backyard.

“With all due respect, that last sentence sent shivers down my spine. Sincerely, a Tampa resident,” wrote an X, formerly of Twitter.

“I have a very bad feeling about this, Jim. I rarely feel good about it, but still,” another replied to his tweet.

Others posted on social media that Cantore was reporting from Tampa and said, “We’re screwed.”

Where is Milton? Will Hurricane Milton impact Florida?

Hurricane Milton is currently in the Gulf of Mexico and moving toward Florida, with landfall expected between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning. As of Monday morning, the storm was considered a Category 3, with winds of 120 miles per hour.

The storm is expected to be a Category 4 storm. Officials are warning residents of severe storm surge, rainfall and winds ahead of Hurricane Milton. Governor Ron DeSantis has already declared a state of emergency for 51 counties:

Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Glades, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lafayette, Lake , Lee, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie Sumter , Suwanee, Taylor, Union and Volusia.

Who is Jim Cantore?

Cantore, a Connecticut native and one of television’s best-known meteorologists, has been known as a predictor of hurricane damage for nearly four decades. He is famous, if not infamous, for his performances before and especially during major weather events, often seemingly putting himself in harm’s way to demonstrate just how dangerous a storm is.

The Weather Channel even made fun of his reputation years ago by advertising in an ad showing beachgoers screaming and running away when Cantore arrived on vacation. Cantore has worked for The Weather Channel since graduating from college in 1986.

“When I started at The Weather Channel, I was a bold young man who wanted to see the worst, but now there is purpose,” Cantore wrote in 2016. “People expect me to be out there. They expect me to join in.” It’s a huge driving force when you live a purposeful life. So I feel like I’m the guy who’s being counted on.

“One day I might not feel that way anymore, and then I’ll give it up,” he said.

Cantore is known for his seemingly risky reporting, but also has a reputation for explaining complicated weather situations in easy-to-understand language. He has also covered the launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery, PGA tournaments, NFL games, and even filled in for Al Roker on the Today Show.

While Cantore tends to go to the hardest-hit areas, he picks places where he can safely stand outside and broadcast. Seeing him where you live is concerning, but not necessarily a bad sign.

Still, be prepared.

Jim Cantore in Florida due to Hurricane Milton, here’s where

ByJasper

Where is Milton? Will Hurricane Milton impact Florida?

Who is Jim Cantore?

By Jasper

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