The Hurricane will is hitting the southern US State.
Florida is facing a potentially catastrophic event in the form of Hurricane Milton, according to an Offaly weather expert.
Around 1m people in coastal areas of the state are under evacuation as the Category Five storm hits.
Milton is the sixth strongest Atlantic Hurricane on record, with sustained wind speeds of up to 150mph.
Rhode's Cathal Nolan of Ireland's Weather Channel says the effects could be compared to Hurricane Katrina:
Fresh Start For Laois Domestic Violence Refuge As New Partner Sought
The construction funding deadline has been rescheduled until March 1st.
St Brigid’s Cross Workshop Takes Place In Westmeath
The workshop is being facilitated by Ciara Lawless.
Rose of Tralee To Headline I Wish Festival
The festival takes place at the RDS in Dublin this evening.
Portiuncula Hospital Opens New Maternity Outpatient Facility
The Hospital unveiled its new outpatient facility last month.
Emergency Services Attend Scene Of Multi Vehicle Crash In Westmeath
The incident took place this afternoon.
Gardaí Searching For Missing Man In The Midlands
Gigi Florian Calin was last seen on Wednesday.
Award Winning Midlands 103 Presenter Co Directs Short Film In Laois
A screening of Poulastore will take place at the Dunamaise Arts Centre this Saturday.
IFA President Backs Protests As Dawn Farm Controversy Escalates
Bord Bia Chairperson Larry Murrin is being questioned by TDs and Senators today.
Supreme Court Upholds High Court Ruling On Laois Windfarm
The Coolglass Windfarm proposed 13 turbines in the Swan and Timahoe areas.
Flood Risk Grows Across Midlands Under Yellow And Orange Alerts
Laois are under a yellow weather warning until tomorrow morning.
Laois TD Concerned For Resident's Welfare In Nursing Home License Fallout
The Nursing Home is located in Brockley Park in Laois.
Offaly Boxer Set For Honorary Grand Marshal Role
The Tullamore Parade will be held on Tuesday, March 17, starting at 11.30 a.m.
Midlands Jobs At Risk Following Eurogiant Liquidation Announcement
A total of 640 people nationwide are employed by Eurogiant.
RSA Warns Laois Motorists Over Heavy Rain Warning
A number of weather warnings are in now place for counties across the country.
Man Arrested After Serious Offaly Collision Leaves Two Teens Hospitalised
A girl in her mid-teens in believed to be in a critical condition.
Gardaí Renew Witness Appeal After Fatal Laois Crash
Tony Kavanagh died after being hit by a car in Abbeyleix last Wednesday.
Offaly TD Questions Use Of Former Reformatory As Storage Site
Daingean Reformatory was previously used as a detention centre.
Pregnant Horse Dies Following Illegal Sulky Drive Across Dublin
The horse known as Anne was abandoned in Ballyfermot.
HSE Assumes Responsibility Of Droimnin Private Nursing Home
The HSE says there will no changes to day to day care arrangements.
New Commuter Survey Aims To Unlock Laois Work Travel Insights
The results will inform a report on talent hubs to guide economic development.
