A. Category 1
B. Category 3
C. Category 5
D. Category 2
Submitted by: Areesha Khan
Hurricane Milton made landfall on the west coast of Florida on Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane. It was downgraded to Category 1 as it cruised through central Florida, causing rainfall and power cuts, before emerging into the Atlantic Ocean.
Milton’s devastation came less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene ravaged the Gulf Coast on September 26, killing at least 225 people.
The correct answer to the question: "Hurricane Milton made landfall in October 2024. What category was it when it struck Florida?" is "Category 3".
