Dashcam footage shows storm pounding Florida's coast before Hurricane Milton's arrival

Dashcam footage shows wind and heavy rain lashing the Matlacha coast, flinging debris across roads and bending trees. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Docked fishing boats swayed in rough waters, while empty streets reflected the urgency of evacuation orders. Motorists battled heavy rain, with many opting to leave as the storm’s intensity increased. Local residents, still recovering from Hurricane Helene just weeks earlier, braced for what could be another devastating blow Tornadoes hit Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches ► Hurricane Milton – live updates ► Hurricane Milton to double in size as ‘storm of the century’ threatens Florida ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #hurricanemilton #milton #florida #joebiden #politics #stormofthecentury