Fearless weather reporter braves 100mph winds during live broadcast from Florida as Hurricane Milton rages
SUMMARY
A fearless weather reporter, Robert Ray of Fox Weather, braved the intense winds of Hurricane Milton during a live broadcast from Bradenton, Florida, as the Category 3 storm made landfall. With 100 mph winds and driving rain, Ray was equipped with a bike helmet and goggles but struggled to stay upright as the storm pummeled the area. Unlike many reporters who stayed sheltered, Ray stood fully exposed to the hurricane’s fury, demonstrating firsthand the destructive power of Milton. Siesta Key, a barrier island near Sarasota, bore the brunt of the storm, with landfall occurring at approximately 8:30 pm. Milton brought winds of 120 mph, and spawned at least 19 tornadoes, damaging homes—particularly mobile homes—and leaving 125 residences destroyed across multiple counties. A drenched Ray warned viewers, “You don’t want to be in this.” As the hurricane progressed, Governor Ron DeSantis cautioned Floridians to shelter in place, as evacuation had become too dangerous.
