As Hurricane Milton barrels toward land, those who chose not to evacuate are bracing for impact. The hurricane, which has been intensifying over the past few days, is expected to make landfall in the next 24 hours, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rainfall.
For many people in metro Detroit with Florida connections, the thought of Hurricane Milton making landfall is a daunting one. Many have family and friends who are hunkering down in the path of the storm, waiting for the worst to pass.
"I have a lot of anxiety about it," said Sarah Johnson, a Michigan native who has family in Tampa. "I know my family is prepared, but you can never be too sure what's going to happen. I just want them to stay safe."
Johnson's family, like many others, chose not to evacuate, instead opting to ride out the storm in their home. They have boarded up the windows, stocked up on supplies, and are waiting for the storm to pass.
"We're as prepared as we can be," said Johnson's mother, Karen. "We have enough food and water to last us for a few days, and we're just waiting for the storm to pass. We're praying that it won't be too bad."
As the storm approaches, many people in metro Detroit are anxiously waiting for news from their loved ones in Florida. They are keeping a close eye on the news, watching the storm's progress and hoping that it won't be too severe.
"I'm just worried about my family's safety," said Mark Davis, a Michigan native who has family in Miami. "I know they're prepared, but you can never be too sure what's going to happen. I just want them to be safe."
As Hurricane Milton makes landfall, many people in metro Detroit will be anxiously waiting for news from their loved ones in Florida. They will be keeping a close eye on the news, watching the storm's progress and hoping that it won't be too severe.