As Hurricane Milton races towards the Florida Peninsula, national news outlets are switching from political to hurricane coverage mode, and local TV meteorologists are monitoring the potential devastation this extreme weather event could bring.
One such meteorologist is John Morales from WTVJ, NBC’s local affiliate in Miami. On Monday, Morales visibly teared up while providing an on-air update on Milton’s approach. That clip has since gone viral on social media due to his emotional assessment of the incoming Category 5 storm.
“I apologize—this is just horrific,” Morales said as he described Milton’s speed and fury.
Watch Morales’ emotional report below:
In his own social media post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Morales explained his emotional reaction, and pointed readers to his post on the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists that broke down how Milton is a harbinger of the future in the age of global warming. “Frankly, YOU should be shaken too and demand #ClimateActionNow,” he added.
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