“Meteorologist Chokes Up on Live TV While Discussing Hurricane Milton’s Devastating Power: ‘I Apologize — This Is Just Horrific'”.hienca

During a recent broadcast on October 7, 2024, Florida meteorologist John Morales became visibly emotional while reporting on Hurricane Milton. As he provided updates on the hurricane’s rapid intensification, which included a significant drop of 50 millibars in just 10 hours, he paused, appearing to choke up as tears welled in his eyes. Morales expressed his distress, saying, “I apologize — this is just horrific,” conveying the severity of the situation as he continued to update residents off-camera. Despite the weather map taking center stage, viewers could still hear the emotion in his voice throughout the segment​(

Following his emotional broadcast, John Morales reflected on the impact of climate change and extreme weather events, stating, “Frankly, YOU should be shaken too.” He invited viewers to read his introspection on how these events, driven by global warming, have affected him personally​(

As Hurricane Milton intensified, it reached Category 3 status and quickly escalated to a Category 5. This powerful storm is projected to bring a storm surge of at least 12 feet and winds up to 160 mph. Forecasts indicate that Milton is likely to weaken but will make landfall near Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 hurricane​(