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The International Space Station (ISS) captured incredible images as it passed over Hurricane Milton on Tuesday.
Footage shows the ISS soaring over the eye of the 'Category 4 storm' as it gathered pace in the Gulf of Mexico.
US President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency on Monday - and cancelled trips to Angola and Germany on Tuesday - as Florida braced for Milton to make landfall. The National Hurricane Center warned the 'storm poses an extremely serious threat' with wind speeds reaching 155 mph (249 kph).
Milton is expected to reach the Tampa Bay region on Wednesday, bringing heavy rains, storm surges and widespread flooding.
Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect across the state of Florida, where airports in Tampa, Orlando and St Petersburg have been closed.
It comes just ten days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in the state, killing at least 230 people as it moved towards North and South Carolina. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called on authorities to remove all debris from the previous storm - saying there should be 'no bureaucracy, no more red tape, no more excuses' - and citing fears that fragments could become projectiles when Milton hits.
Eye of the Storm - Stunning views as ISS soars over Hurricane Milton
The International Space Station (ISS) captured incredible images as it passed over Hurricane Milton on Tuesday.
Footage shows the ISS soaring over the eye of the 'Category 4 storm' as it gathered pace in the Gulf of Mexico.
US President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency on Monday - and cancelled trips to Angola and Germany on Tuesday - as Florida braced for Milton to make landfall. The National Hurricane Center warned the 'storm poses an extremely serious threat' with wind speeds reaching 155 mph (249 kph).
Milton is expected to reach the Tampa Bay region on Wednesday, bringing heavy rains, storm surges and widespread flooding.
Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect across the state of Florida, where airports in Tampa, Orlando and St Petersburg have been closed.
It comes just ten days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in the state, killing at least 230 people as it moved towards North and South Carolina. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called on authorities to remove all debris from the previous storm - saying there should be 'no bureaucracy, no more red tape, no more excuses' - and citing fears that fragments could become projectiles when Milton hits.
Mandatory credit: NASA TV
The International Space Station (ISS) captured incredible images as it passed over Hurricane Milton on Tuesday.
Footage shows the ISS soaring over the eye of the 'Category 4 storm' as it gathered pace in the Gulf of Mexico.
US President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency on Monday - and cancelled trips to Angola and Germany on Tuesday - as Florida braced for Milton to make landfall. The National Hurricane Center warned the 'storm poses an extremely serious threat' with wind speeds reaching 155 mph (249 kph).
Milton is expected to reach the Tampa Bay region on Wednesday, bringing heavy rains, storm surges and widespread flooding.
Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect across the state of Florida, where airports in Tampa, Orlando and St Petersburg have been closed.
It comes just ten days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in the state, killing at least 230 people as it moved towards North and South Carolina. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called on authorities to remove all debris from the previous storm - saying there should be 'no bureaucracy, no more red tape, no more excuses' - and citing fears that fragments could become projectiles when Milton hits.