Hurricane Milton Disrupts Flights, Evacuations in Florida

Hurricane Milton is forecasted to make landfall on Florida's west coast on October 9 or 10, prompting urgent evacuation orders and a state of emergency in the region. Airports in Florida have begun closing, with major airlines, including Virgin Atlantic and Tui, cancelling numerous flights, impacting thousands of UK tourists. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued travel warnings for Florida and parts of Mexico, advising against all but essential travel to certain areas due to the storm's expected catastrophic impacts. Residents are facing severe storm surges and winds up to 150 mph, leading to panic buying and congestion on evacuation routes. Locals have expressed frustration towards tourists attempting to reach Florida amid the chaos, branding them 'selfish' as they struggle to evacuate themselves. Experts have warned the storm could potentially escalate, highlighting the need for vigilance and adherence to local authorities' instructions.