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NBC Meteorologist Chokes Up While Reporting On Hurricane Milton: “This Is Just Horrific”


As Hurricane Helene quickly intensified from a Cat. 3 to 5, NBC 6 South Florida meteorologist John Morales called attention to global warming.

On Monday, NBC 6 South Florida meteorologist John Morales emotionally reported on the storm’s projected path, breaking down into tears over the “incredible hurricane,” which has quickly intensified from a Category 3 to 5, with wind speeds expected to peak at 185 mph. Although Morales noted the storm is “expected to weaken upon approach” to Florida, it will still be “nothing less than a major hurricane” when it makes landfall. Milton is expected to slam into Florida near Longboat Key, between Tampa and Sarasota, around 8 p.m. Wednesday, AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva told the Herald-Tribune today.

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