NOW: An emotional hurricane#Miltonupdate from@JohnMoralesTVas the storm hits Cat.
Ahead of Milton’s dreadful landfall on Florida, Morales appeared on the news to address its dangerous qualities.
Incredible, incredible hurricane, Moralessaidbefore taking a pause.
It has dropped 50 millibars in 10 hours.
This number, which the general public may not fully grasp, brought tears to his eyes.
After composing himself, he explained his reaction.
I apologizethis is just horrific.
Although he continued speaking off-camera, the emotion in his voice was noticeable for the rest of the segment.
I debated whether to share this.
I did apologize on the air, hewroteon X (formerly Twitter).
The meteorologist admitted that extreme weather driven by global warming has changed him as a person.
Frankly, YOU should be shaken too, and demand #ClimateActionNow.
His visible empathy for the people who lived on the path of the hurricane was uncontrollable.
It claims lives, he added.
It also wrecks lives.
You have to feel sorry for the folks that are in this hurricanes path.
