ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Top U.S. geological scientists are painting a grim picture of Florida's west coast as Hurricane Milton barrels towards landfall late Wednesday evening in a worst-case ...

Here’s a look at the natural features that make Florida’s west coast a sitting duck in the path of looming hurricanes. DON'T MISS: What is a hurricane storm surge, and why is it so dangerous?

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Here’s a look at the natural features that make Florida’s west coast a sitting duck in the path of looming hurricanes. DON'T MISS: What is a hurricane storm surge, and why is it so dangerous?