Dashcam footage shows storm pounding Florida's coast before Hurricane Milton's arrival –video

Dashcam footage shows wind and heavy rain lashing the Matlacha coast, flinging debris across roads and bending trees. Docked fishing boats swayed in rough waters, while empty streets reflected the urgency of evacuation orders. Motorists battled heavy rain, with many opting to leave as the storm's intensity increased. Local residents, still recovering from Hurricane Helene just weeks earlier, braced for what could be another devastating blow

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