This Tweet From A Meteorologist About Hurricane Milton Is Scaring The Crap Out Of Everyone

Hurricane Milton is gaining speed as a category 4 storm as it moves closer to Florida.

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The National Weather Service warns that this could be the worst storm to impact Tampa in over 100 years.

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Hurricane specialist and storm surge expert Michael Lowry warns, "Milton bears all the hallmarks of the most impactful and consequential hurricanes in American history."

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Yesterday, the storm reached record-breaking category 5 status, and meteorologist Noah Bergren put the strength of Milton into perspective:

Tweet by Noah Bergren describing Hurricane Milton's massive size and 180 MPH winds. Image shows satellite views and data stats of hurricane's impact

Yes, he really did say, "This hurricane is nearing the mathematical limit of what Earth's atmosphere over this ocean water can produce."

Hurricane Milton update from Fox 35: Location 21.9N, 90.4W; winds 180 mph; movement east at 10 mph; pressure 897 mb

People are obviously shocked by this "mathematical limit" line.

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"Seeing a veteran meteorologist use the phrase 'mathematical limit' terrifies me. Please stay safe out there, everyone," this person said.

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"Meteorologists are running out of adjectives to describe how powerful Hurricane Milton is getting," another person said.

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And for those of you wondering what exactly that "mathematical limit" line means, here's what Noah Bergren said on Facebook about it:

Meteorologist Noah Bergren explains how MPI measures potential hurricane intensity. Map shows potential intensity in the Caribbean and Gulf region

Milton is expected to make landfall somewhere in Florida on Wednesday night. Hurricane specialist John Morales says, "An expanding wind field, the angle of approach to the coast, and the formidable strength, all will lead to a deep & damaging surge in Florida."

Twitter: @JohnMoralesTV

Make sure you follow the National Weather Service for updates about the storm.