Concerning the October 7th anniversary, US security officials issue a warning about possible attacks.

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security stated in a joint public statement on Friday that extreme acts of violence may be sparked by the approaching first anniversary of Hamas’ deadly terror attack on Israel as well as the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.

According to a law enforcement source who spoke with CNN, the New York Police Department stepped up patrols on Monday. It is anticipated that they will remain thus for the following two weeks. According to the source, the NYPD and state police would collaborate on bomb detection operations at bridges and tunnels, and helicopter units would be utilized for radiation detection.

Moreover, the Los Angeles Police Department announced last week that it will be stepping up its patrols, adding more officers to the beat, command post cars, and horse-mounted units.

Chicago, Miami, and Philadelphia police have also increased patrols.

Could a Category 6 storm form out of Milton? Is that even feasible?

With Milton’s quick transition from a Category 2 to a Category 5 hurricane Milton in a matter of hours, many are now speculating if the powerful storm may eventually strengthen to a Category 6.

After emerging in the Gulf of Mexico, the hurricane intensified quickly on Monday, rising from a tropical storm with a maximum speed of 60 mph to a powerful Category 5 hurricane with 180 mph in just 36 hours. This is an astonishing increase in speed.

How far along is Hurricane Milton right now?

With gusts as high as 180 miles per hour, Hurricane Milton is a Category 5 hurricane. On Wednesday, the Tampa Bay area is predicted to experience landfall due to the storm’s progress into Florida. Even while it might get a little weaker as it gets closer, it will probably still be a hurricane when it crosses central Florida and into the Atlantic.

What Distinguishes Milton from other hurricanes?

Given that Milton occurred so soon after Hurricane Helene, which devastated Florida just two weeks ago, it is thought to have potentially disastrous consequences. Milton accelerated rapidly, reaching one of the fastest recorded speeds of 92 mph in a single day. Milton’s power is indicated by pressure that is almost at a record low, according to the National Hurricane Center. Scientists have drawn comparisons between Hurricane Wilma (2005) and Hurricane Felix (2007) and this storm’s quick strengthening.

What are the takeaways from Past Hurricanes such as Helene?

Hurricane Helene, which claimed at least 230 lives, brought attention to how hurricane severity is increasing, especially as a result of climate change. While wind still poses a risk, flooding is the leading cause of fatalities, according to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, who also issued a warning that “these storms are bringing more water than they ever have.” Scientists surmise that the swift escalation of these tempests is being fueled by warmer waters.

What impact is the storm having on local services?

Airport closures have been announced in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Orlando; some counties in Florida are turning their schools into shelters. Gas stations in Tampa and Fort Myers have reportedly run out of fuel as many evacuate due to fuel shortages.

What is Hurricane Wind Scale Saffir-Simpson? 

For five categories, the hurricane center has been using the well-known scale since the 1970s. It provides wind speed ranges for each category. At 157 mph, Category 5 winds reach their minimal threshold.

Although winds that strong would “cause rupturing damages that are serious no matter how well it’s engineered,” according to former center director Robert Simpson, the scale ends at Category 5, which was designed by engineer Herbert Saffir and modified by Simpson in a 1999 interview.