Hurricane Milton update with NIWA's Ben Noll

From Nights, 10:30 pm on 10 October 2024

Millions in Florida are facing the full force of Hurricane Milton as it continues to tear its way through the state. 

For the latest, NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll, who is based in New Zealand but originally from New York State, joins Emile to discuss the power of this mammoth storm system. 

A satellite image of Hurricane Milton rapidly approaching the west Florida coast around 5.45pm local time (10.45am NZ Thursday).

A satellite image of Hurricane Milton rapidly approaching the west Florida coast around 5.45pm local time (10.45am NZ Thursday). Photo: CIRA/NOAA