Good morning. A fairly cloudy start with rain across the North And East but later it will brighten up in the Far North of the Country And North of the far south with a few showers but it will turn Colder for us all. All the details shortly. Its Wednesday 9th october. Millions of americans have been urged to evacuate parts of florida Ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Milton. It strengthened again overnight to become a category 5 Storm the highest rating and is expected to make landfall in the next 2a hours. Forecasters say milton has the potential to be One of the most destructive hurricanes ever recorded in the Region And President Joe Biden has described the situation in florida as a matter of Life And Death. Our reporter Steve Knibbs has more. Siren. An Evacuation Siren on the streets of Redington Shores in florida. Debris is still piled up after Storm Helene two weeks ago, and now people are being told they have to leave again. Mandatory Evacuation Orders are in place for nearly Six
Headline of the evening. Lets cross to paul scott. Good evening. We are going to start with cricket. A Dater Member for going to start with cricket. A Dater Memberforjoe root. He is closing in on a double centre after becoming englands all time leading test run scorer. On day three of the first test against pakistan, this immaculate 45 move ahead of Sir Alastair cooks record. He went on to make an unbeaten 176. Harry brooke will resume on 1111 not out. The partition helping england to reach 1192 3 the partition helping england to reach 192 3 at the close of play, still trailing 64 runs. Reach 492 3 at the close of play, still trailing 64 runs. Its reach 4923 at the close of play, still trailing 64 runs. Still trailing 64 runs. Its been a lona still trailing 64 runs. Its been a long day still trailing 64 runs. Its been a long day but. Still trailing 64 runs. Its been a long day. But, yeah, still trailing 64 runs. Its been a long day. But, yeah, obviouslyl long day. But, yeah, obviously
Florida is braced, for what many have described as the storm of the century. Our correspondents are there. We will speak to one resident who has decided to stay. And will they ever fully recover . In the wake of Hurricane Ian, 95 of the damage assessments, were downgraded by the insurance companies. This could be a disastrous 12 hours, for Tens Of Thousands of american families. Welcome to the programme. There is driving wind and torrential rainfall that has already arrived in florida, several hours before Hurricane Milton is due to arrive. The national Weather Service has confirmed in the last hour there are at least ten active Tornado Warnings in the region. We have been tracking an extremely dangerous tornado heading north near fort myers. And thats not the half of it. Right now milton is 150 miles south west of tampa with sustained winds of 145 mph, and very soon it will be pushing water onto the coast, with a Storm Surge of 15 feet expected in the worst hit areas. That is likely t
Progressing to the Semi Finals of the women s T20 World Cup were extinguished after an 80 Run Defeat by South Africa In Dubai. Katherine Fraser Top scored for scotland with M She was one of only two players to reach double figures. They now take on england in their final Pool Match in sharjah on sunday, while South Africa Face Bangladesh In Dubai on saturday. Meanwhile, india eliminated Sri Lanka with a much needed 82 Run Victory to boost their hopes of a semi final spot. Jurgen klopp has a Newjob His First since leaving liverpool having been appointed the global head of soccer at red bull. Its not a hands on Coaching Role for klopp, who Left Anfield after nearly nine years, saying he needed a break. Hell Lead Strategy for the likes of Rb Leipzig and salzburg advising on playing philosophy, transfers and coaching development. The 57 year old will begin the role injanuary, with reports in germany suggesting his contract includes an exit clause, allowing him to take over the national Tea
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