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:
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Ballinahown Community Hall received the highest amount in Westmeath.
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
The event is taking place tomorrow.
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
20kg of cannabis was discovered in the vehicle on the M7 in Portlaoise.
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Leinster, Munster And Galway
The warning will come into affect tomorrow morning.
Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond
Nearly 900 public toilet facilities are located throughout the country.
