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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! 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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now