The U.S. State of Florida Braces for the Worst Natural Disaster in a Century

The U.S. state of Florida, already battered by storms, is preparing for Hurricane Milton, which has once again intensified into a Category 5 storm as of Tuesday.

President Joe Biden urged residents to evacuate immediately in the face of what could be the worst natural disaster to hit the state in a century.

"This is a matter of life and death, and I’m not exaggerating," Biden said from the White House, urging those under evacuation orders to "leave now, now, now."

The National Weather Service warned Americans about what to expect, stating that Milton "could be the worst storm to impact the Tampa area [in Florida] in more than 100 years" if it stays on its current path.