By — Michael D. Regan and Corinne Segal Michael D. Regan and Corinne Segal Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/watch-florida-gov-rick-scott-warns-life-threatening-storm-urging-evacuation Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Florida Gov. Rick Scott warns of ‘life-threatening’ storm, urging evacuation Nation Sep 9, 2017 6:46 PM EDT Florida Gov. Rick Scott said Saturday evening that South Florida was already experiencing tropical storm-force winds as the Category 3 hurricane moved toward Florida’s west coast and that it was a priority for people in evacuation zones to leave their homes. More than 6.5 million people in Florida have now been asked to evacuate. “This is your last chance to make a good decision,” he said. “Do not put yourself or your family’s lives at risk.” Officials said Saturday that the storm could cause a storm surge of up to 15 feet and bring devastating winds through the heavily populated regions of Key West and Tampa Bay, among others. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Michael D. Regan and Corinne Segal Michael D. Regan and Corinne Segal
Florida Gov. Rick Scott said Saturday evening that South Florida was already experiencing tropical storm-force winds as the Category 3 hurricane moved toward Florida’s west coast and that it was a priority for people in evacuation zones to leave their homes. More than 6.5 million people in Florida have now been asked to evacuate. “This is your last chance to make a good decision,” he said. “Do not put yourself or your family’s lives at risk.” Officials said Saturday that the storm could cause a storm surge of up to 15 feet and bring devastating winds through the heavily populated regions of Key West and Tampa Bay, among others. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now