The actions underscore growing concerns about safety and security of federal emergency personnel amid a raft of misinformation.

Millions have been left without power as the Category 3 storm hit the US coast, leaving a trail of destruction

Officials spent the final hours ahead of Milton’s arrival imploring people to err on the side of caution.

The US has been warned of a devastating domino effect that may occur once Hurricane Milton finally hits the shore.

Millions were urged to evacuate ahead of the storm, which is expected to strike as soon as Wednesday night.

The Category 5 Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday

Millions were urged to evacuate ahead of the storm, which is expected to strike as soon as Wednesday night.

Tampa hasn't been in the direct path of a major hurricane in over a century

The death toll has exceeded 200, and analysts put the cost of damages as high as $160 billion

High altitude moisture, warm temperatures, soggy soil and the lifting effect of mountains fueled the already-powerful storm.

The hurricane slashed through fragile communities as it made landfall with sustained winds of up to 140mph and waves of up to 20ft

Record temperatures in Atlantic basin feed earliest Category 5 hurricane on record—and force rethink of future global warming.

Patrick Dispoto was returning to beach to warn swimmers of lightning danger when he was struck and killed

Dubai flooded with year's worth of rain in just 12 hours

A fierce storm has lashed a major global city, with one of the busiest airports in the world forced to turn away passengers.

Philadelphia's mayor called the storm "an all-hands-on-deck moment."

At least 27 die in weather-related circumstances in Pacific north-west as freezing temperatures, sleet and snow hit several states