Meteorologist gets emotional during Hurricane Milton report

[@Elmindrida]

That emotion from a hurricane specialist should paint a very clear picture of how bad this storm could be....

[@jodyhall8731]

Don't blame the messenger

[@JP-lu9ed]

@@jodyhall8731didn’t look like blame but an observation of fact

[@John_Wick_29]

Yes it also paints a very vivid picture of what a weak man looks like!

[@jodyhall8731]

@@John_Wick_29 Keanu Reeves is a Democrat 💙🤣

[@HamsterK37]

​@John_Wick_29 only truly insecure weak person would say this

[@loulou9978]

You know it’s bad when the meteorologist cries.

[@davidwilliams1086]

Or he can't breath.

[@John_Wick_29]

@@loulou9978 No, you know your watching liberal news.

[@lauriefitzpatrick7193]

​@@John_Wick_29wait and see what happens. You are pretty amazingly jaded.

[@Jimbo-et5jb]

I felt the same way. It’s sickening because we know what’s going to happen with 10’ surge in Tampa Bay Area. Very sad and Mr Morales knows this and it hit him hard. 🙏🕊️

[@Navigator2166]

When I heard Cat 5 my breath caught and my heartbeat in my head. All I could think about was Katrina. I was merely a truck driver bringing emergency FEMA supplies. I was able to go back to my safe home in the Chicago burbs. And yet all of these years later that ghost haunts my memory. With every fiber of my being, I implore folks, to listen to your local authorities. If they say go, then go! Don't be those non-believers… oh we made it through this that or the other hurricane. You can't protect your property during this type of storm. It’s not the same. Don't worry about anything but your safety and life. This superb meteorologist knows. Please be safe, everyone who is in the path of this storm. You are all in all our hearts. 🙏🇺🇸🌊

[@Kristi54321]

This is what empathy for one's fellow man looks like. Beautifully touching. May all in this storm's path be kept safe and well.

[@brianwade879]

I hope the people evacuate. Otherwise they won't be safe and well. So many didn't evacuate before Helen, and are not alive anymore. Hundreds are still unaccounted for. I've seen the pictures of the damage and ruble. That ruble may contain some of the missing. And that rubble, they may not be able to clear it away, before the next hurricane strikes. It's going to become a danger, in this next hurricane. 🌀

[@melonydennis5719]

🙏😔🙏😓🙏

[@caitlyngraham8480]

It was so touching... I have lived in Orlando for the past 37 years and have gone through so many hurricanes . Milton is just going to be a huge disaster from our west coast straight through the state to our east coast, and I'm worried about this one. Thank you for your empathy I personally really appreciate it. Almost all of the hurricanes I've been through are during the dead of night which makes them even scarier!

[@John_Wick_29]

@@Kristi54321 While he was blubbering at least he could’ve given out some useful information, like time of landfall and location, where shelters and supplies are you know important stuff.

[@Kelly_Ben]

​@John_Wick_29 ok Mr Toxic Masculinity... you saw 5 seconds of his screen time. I'm sure he shared the pertinent info after showing he was a kind caring man... the kind most women actually want. Take notes.

[@SeanOHanlon]

I have known John Morales personally for 15 years. If he's getting emotional already then everyone should be gravely concerned.

[@El-px6wl]

Thank him he's a gentleman

[@jenniferrogers2981]

Tell him he has overwhelming support regardless of what MAGA supports are saying. (Don't go read the comments section of Fox, News week, ect...it's terrible what they are saying about him.)

[@samsara-summermooncomehome5881]

​@@jenniferrogers2981Why? What did he do?

[@nataliastar30]

​@@samsara-summermooncomehome5881His job

[@nataliastar30]

He's doing his job, and MAGA claims hurricanes aren't real...🤦‍♀️

[@FabulousCucumber-ip9hu]

I don't think he was unprofessional at all. He's a human being with compassion and empathy. He didn't need to apologise.

[@Shopgirl707]

John Morales is TOPS in his field and not an alarmist by any means. To see him choke up like this made me cry as well. Safe prayers for everyone in its path.

[@TheresaT.Simmons-kn6bk]

Category 5 is devastating!

[@hollyobrien4665]

I'm in Sarasota, FL. It's coming straight for us...to see his HONEST EMOTION, SHOWS EMPATHY. that's an emotional response that all too often is lacking day in and day out regardless of the story at hand. Kudos sir. At the end of the day : WE are all human beings! It's that simple and that complicated at Once. AMEN 🙏 Everyone stay safe.

[@142horizon]

​@@hollyobrien4665 You too my friend🙏

[@jeanneferguson7124]

Me too, its absolutely terrifying when you see seasoned professional get emotional and unnerved. Bless everyone, I hope you're all able to find a safe haven.🙏🙏🙏

[@jeffanon1772]

​@@jeanneferguson7124when the emergency response authorizes tell you that if you don't evacuate, then make sure to use a Sharpie to write your name in your arm so they can ID your body.... it's time to LEAVE ...

[@SlavicChic3]

That’s what happens when people care about other people

[@CheeseSandwich-u2g]

Yes! He probably has family there as well

[@RaskusArhaus]

Few cons remember how these days. MAGA is devoid of it.

[@Piiugo]

No 😡 emos

[@GingerSnaps1368]

​@@PiiugoHuh? It's not emo to care...he may have loved ones there & knows what can happened. That's not emo, it's having a heart.

[@Piiugo]

@@GingerSnaps1368 Just Get your heart out 😡

[@mariearmstrong9185]

Thank you sir for your compassion.

[@laurirohr5364]

Such compassion....good Man! Thank you!

[@primordialmeow7249]

What a beautiful, caring man. ❤️

[@pmclaughlin4111]

There is something admirable about someone who can be professional (he was) and authentic at the same time

[@katie6731]

YES! Emotion isn't unprofessional. It's human.

[@xtinkerbellax3]

Logic and emotions are important and work together. Anyone who devalues emotion is emotionally stunted honestly.

[@Driven2Beers]

Not to compare this to the instantaneous shock of the Hindenburg disaster, but the reporter describing it got fired for his emotional play by play description. smh

[@JAHRR1269]

Amen!

[@pmclaughlin4111]

@@Driven2Beers more like Walter Cronkite Man on the Moon or Kennedy Assassination announcement.

[@Free-uw4jl]

He knows what's coming. As a veteran who has survived 3 major hurricanes myself, I feel his sorrow for what's on the way.

[@ZyliceLiddell]

Same. All the way from Australia.

[@HashknightGaming]

This thing is the most powerful hurricane possible under our current climate that is going to change next year when it's hotter.

[@Flamingtac0]

​@HashknightGaming Well... The energy from Hurricanes comes from a differential between the temp of the water and of the air. As global temps increase, both air and water will have an average increase, so the intensity of storms has a range it can move through, but not unlimited variance.

[@Batman-gn9yh]

Thank You for Your Service 🇺🇸

[@Tweazlier]

The fact that il be in the eye of the storm-

[@tigertiger1699]

An intelligent educated man.. quite literally knows exactly what that means will happen to his countrymen

[@Susweca5569]

Meanwhile, DeSantis refuses to even answer the phone or any calls from the White House to discuss contigency and preparedness!

[@John_Wick_29]

@@Susweca5569I wouldn’t want advice from this administration either!

[@adroc8116]

​@@Susweca5569✔️

[@bobdillaber1195]

Bet you don't live in Florida. ​@@John_Wick_29

[@JL-bm2sp]

​@@John_Wick_29 You wouldn't want to coordinate with the full force of the government to have personnel, medical supplies, food, water, materials to reestablish power, helicopters, temporary bridge supplies, board etc staged to arrive in hours after the storm? Loser.

[@vetercrew85]

This is what compassion and empathy looks like. He has no reason to apologize. There are a lot of people who need to learn from him.

[@karapauley6617]

I have seen several specialist become extremely emotional, which Has grabbed my attention. I normally don't but when the meteorologists & another lady cries, I realize how devastating this really is. My heart & my way of praying to All who will go through this. I'm in Colorado.But since I saw what a lady specialist said yesterday, blew my mind to the core!! She said when the Milton Hurricane hits Tampa if you don't evacuate 'Everyone will die'. A very blunt statement as the Interviewer stated, but straight to the truth. It became more real to me. And I hope & Pray for those people who haven't got the means to evacuate, and the pregnant women about to give birth & the elderly & the people who have no where to go..plus the animals

[@jamesa.rodriguez8598]

Educated as to what is coming. A man with empathy for his fellow man. God bless those in the path and wake of the storms.

[@lorilee2485]

I needed a reminder that there are still good people out there. I pray for everyone in the path of this horrific storm.

[@erhtsee]

@@lorilee2485ye uppp unfortunate opposite ppl like tRump are making more people be bad and hateful. that's all he is good at is fear mongering and spreading hate, causing division. what a sad little man all he care about is his next grift and how he can obtain/keep power to maintain control and get out of his legal binds.

[@jamesa.rodriguez8598]

@@lorilee2485 In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen

[@jeffreystewart9809]

Just so you guys know, what we consider a "bomb" cyclone is when a storm drops 24 millibars in 24 hours. This is absolutely insane.

[@royceroyce7715]

Thanks for context many may not be aware of.

[@jakemccoy]

The numbers calculate to 5 times bigger than a "bomb" cyclone. (50/24) * (24/10) = 5

[@FindYourFree]

my god

[@dawnolynyk]

Absolutely sickening

[@onceuponadime978]

What's that mean? Dropping millibars?

[@MichelAngelaRavenscroft13a]

I was awakened by his sincerity.😢

[@selewachm]

agree

[@redlady222]

He knows. He’s been telling everyone who would listen, to prepare for years - and now it is here. That’s a voice of a man with sobering knowledge.

[@winterlinde5395]

I agree. I think that’s what hits him. We could have prevented this from happening. We have known it for decades. It’s here and still people are in denial.

[@deeann424]

He feels for the people in its path. ❤. It is shocking how fast it has grown.

[@colemarie9262]

I’d rather a man with conscience any day over one just excited to see a big storm.

[@ihaveseensuchthings]

Absolutely.

[@dman7668]

Yes as a progressive we love to cry rather then deal with reality

[@John_Wick_29]

@@colemarie9262 That’s why no one will follow you in a crisis!

[@alvilla701]

​@dman7668 or putting thousands of people's lives at risk instead of recognizing to be wrong. Like the "SHARPIE GATE "

[@Pop-twist.]

@@John_Wick_29I think you’ve got it backwards missy!!

[@jackieoesterman6688]

He knows how terrible this is going to be and could be watching the entire state be destroyed! We are sending prayers for everyone affected by this storm. Please stay safe.

[@natashab3412]

He knows global warming effects are only going to increase

[@mizsaftigj]

Thank you for your sentiment.

[@ronaldbrooks5427]

Thank y'all just pray for us here in Tampa Florida I live here all my life 68 years it's going to be a big one God got us ♥️👍🏾

[@christopherwhittaker2620]

Praying won’t do anything. As per usual. You think this god of yours will listen to your prayers and do something to help ? I guarantee he won’t. He will sit and watch the hurricane tear apart communities, businesses, he will watch as people get seriously injured or potentially lose their lives. Your god could stop the hurricane. But he won’t as per usual. It’s almost as if he either doesn’t care or doesn’t exist .

[@maryroberts589]

​@@ronaldbrooks5427please evacuate & pray on the way! I'm on the other side of the state & we're doing storm prep for what ever Milton has left when he gets over here. 🙏🤞

[@shelleywalker6225]

His emotional response shows how many meteorologists want to make a difference in people's lives. He realizes how devastating that storm can be for Florida as they are still trying to recover from Helene.

[@ParadoxicalSerenity]

You know it's bad if it's a meteorologist ends up crying while giving the report 😢 Prayers to everyone

[@saturdayschild8535]

I appreciate his empathy.

[@dio69666]

Who can blame him? 230 killed from Helene and counting and now another too

[@sherrym5556]

WAY MORE THAN THAT!

[@scottysteadman5063]

@@sherrym5556Unfortunately you right!🙏❤️🙏

[@bristout226]

The numbers are much, much higher than 230. This is just devastating. My heart breaks for all those going through this right now.

[@supernotnatural]

people die all the time.

[@diannabryzicki7111]

Cat 5 is absolutely the most devastating and the tornadoes within it are just as devastating.

[@John_Wick_29]

Do you think they’ll be able to get $750 too?

[@hecticway]

​@@John_Wick_29GOD you people are just horrible!!!!

[@tonmama526]

People who have lived through a hurricane category 5,cry as they tell their story.

[@gapesherman5218]

​@@John_Wick_29yes. Then they will get funding for lodging Then funding for food and clothing Then low interest loans Then insurance claims.

[@tonmama526]

​@@John_Wick_29When you have nothing,750 is more than 0. They're going to receive more help,that 750 is to eat and buy stuff they need as emergency.

[@krizza0525]

This is the emotion from a man who knows what’s causing these horrific storms and can’t comprehend why people don’t believe it’s real

[@chercharliescrafts736]

I 💯 agree!!! This is insanity that some are in denial. STILL! B

[@shelleys4]

@@chercharliescrafts736 Really? And what is causing this? Your conspiracy theories? SMH

[@teresavalencia-rincones7746]

​@@shelleys4You are very ignorant of course climate change !! Maga CULT pendejo !!!!

[@hillsmanheath7091]

​@@shelleys4shake your head all you want, then talk about how this is hurricanes wrecking landlocked areas, talk to people around the globe who already have been experiencing destruction from climate crisis for years...just shake and shake and shake that head if yours & maybe it'll knock the ability to think into effect

[@chercharliescrafts736]

@@shelleys4 I SAID IT WAS A THOUGHT. What do you 💭…. Donald knows the real reason??? Marjorie ???

[@markvalparaiso1690]

I can only imagine how it will be when it gets worse every year, not just in our country, but all over the world. Sad

[@Goldieslaxx9]

Anyone with a kind heart would have compassion.

[@HauntedCadaver]

That's because he knows what those numbers _really_ mean.

[@CrimsonAralia]

They mean we'll be hearing a lot less about the "woke agenda" that's for sure... Sorry, that's dark.. But maybe they'll focus on real issues for once after this passes.

[@emibennett1357]

Exactly.

[@autofocus4556]

Money for sensationalism

[@TB-jj7ri]

​@autofocus4556 Everything isn't some calculated effort to manipulate you...just stop.

[@jenniferrogers2981]

​@@autofocus4556 that's honestly embarrassing you would say that after what we just saw with Helene and what Florida is about to see this week. Jeeeezz man, what's wrong with you?

[@caroleastmond9064]

Big thanks to him,and all of his hard work!!💐💐💐💐

[@John_Wick_29]

For what crying on national television?

[@michaelgreen5084]

We have known for decades how to do better to heal our precious atmosphere , Greed and ignorance is stopping our progress.

[@RaskusArhaus]

I guess we know that voting red is a massive problem, then.

[@hankkingsley9183]

Even if we in the U.S. did everything that was possible, half of the rest of the world, like China, North Korea, Russia, etc would have continued destroying the atmosphere and climate.

[@collinswisher6566]

​@hankkingsley9183 China isn't perfect but they actually have done a lot to decrease their carbon footprint. Of course they could and should be doing more but they are on the right track.

[@RaskusArhaus]

@@hankkingsley9183 - Oh, but you neglect the fact that the rest of the world wants EVERYTHING the US has, (plus politics, emerging science, etc). China is making a TON of affordable electric cars already. Yeah, they steal the tech, but even so. We KNOW that if we build it, they will come (along). China and India are quite used to using out experience and tech to avoid most of our mistakes. And, of course, we have lots of coming tech! Mostly, we need to slow the problem long enough for the scientist to be able to reverse it. And that won't be by everyday human use management, but deliberate national co2 sequestering.

[@RaskusArhaus]

@@collinswisher6566 - They are alsready making a TON of affordable electric cars. Now they have to work on reigning in the emissions on the power plants, but that's so much easier than at the tailpipe.

[@joannecleve4718]

Omg, that is really touching. This man has a huge heart and he takes his job seriously. He's worried about the poor people who he knows will suffer. Much respect and love to you, John, for your big heart ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗 💘 ❤️..

[@ur808mate]

My 15 yo son snickered when I told him the news that it became Cat 5 as I also started to well up. I need to show him this video. He just doesn’t understand yet. Mahalo!

[@sle2470]

He knows how deadly this is going to be.

[@flyrobin2544]

I pray people evacuate when told to.

[@Lynn705Hal]

I watched him for many yrs in FL. Millibars are what tell us more about the strength moreso even than wind speed. A 50-point drop in 10 hrs is beyond the pale.

[@tandiparent1906]

Thanks for explaining. I'm from Oklahoma & understand tornadoes; but, have never experienced a hurricane before, even years ago when I lived in Florida.

[@billmarshall5040]

Like he said a 50 point drop in 10 hours is horrific. Plus it still out over all very, very warm water! GOD Help them.

[@LumpyBrain]

@@tandiparent1906A “bomb cyclone” is a storm that intensifies rapidly, usually defined as pressure dropping 24 millibars in 24 hours. FIFTY millibars in TEN hours?!? Holy smokes, no wonder he’s crying.

[@Elios0000]

@@tandiparent1906 this basically stable F5 tornado at this point the size of FL

[@MariaAlvarez-d7q]

Exactly how I feel about it. I survived Hurricane Maria in 2017 on the island of Puerto Rico. I will never forget the experience. I am praying for the safety of my family, friends, and everyone in the storm's path. ❤ 🙏

[@ZugZwangin]

The duality of his passion and his pain is incredible to witness. A brilliant man. So absorbed by studying storms... only to have his passion in front of him... it'll devastate the lives of so many... 😢

[@geraldinevaughn8435]

I have family in Central Florida. They're as prepared as they can be. Prayers for all in Milton's path.

[@Fe302011]

He understand how deadly that hurricane is 😮😢Florida might be under water if it hit the coast as a 5😮

[@fictitiousnightmares]

We can only hope.

[@catherinealex1679]

When the meteorologist is emotional because he knows the destruction coming, then it is time to bug out.

[@patriciaharris7172]

Absolutely! My heart breaks for the people that are unable to get out! I have relatives that I don't want to come visit me under normal circumstances. I've told them I'm in a one bedroom apartment, not supposed to have long term visitors, but if they have a way to get here, just come! We'll figure it out!! They are in Tampa and Pensacola. I'm so scared for them! 😢🙏

[@janicejackson2016]

Never apologize for being a good human

[@swisscheeseplease97]

He should apologize for not acting like a man and stifling his feelings

[@davidbusen545]

It really hurts to see someone who really knows the severity and probably knows the reason it is so severe break down in front of you. It's not like we weren't warned.

[@debraonger2379]

Thank you for your reporting and no apologies needed ❤

[@redzinnia]

When a professional meteorologist tears up while reporting on a storm, you know it's serious. As a layperson, I just see an image on a screen, but he clearly recognizes the severity and the devastation that’s likely to come.

[@1stshepherd]

Safe in his studio he feels the pain and destruction to his fellow citizens. 😢 Thank you, Sir for your compassion

[@ColleenPittman-v6i]

H

[@bossknight3238]

GOD bless those in this hurricane's path. Please evacuate! homes can be rebuilt your life is more precious 🙏🏾

[@sharonprice4083]

You are so right, may God be with you all.

[@BayouBarbie504]

I’m from New Orleans. I know this feeling and this has been my reaction for the past 2 days. You don’t realize how your life will change in a literal instant. Big hurricanes alter everything you know. I just hope everyone gets out. You can pick up the pieces later. You won’t get your life back.😢

[@meffox1189]

I appreciate that he cares this much. ❤😊❤ Thank you John for what you do.💪

[@lindatrewern3151]

My heart goes out to everyone in the path of this hurricane. It's just gut-wrenching. ❤❤❤😢

[@Trogdor1365]

It's not just this storm that is making him emotional. He is a scientist. He knows that it shouldn't have escalated that quickly, and it's only because of the extremely warm gulf that it was possible. He's seeing decades upon decades of warnings becoming reality, and the fight is lost.

[@IntellectuallyKurious]

Exactly this. The scientists have been warning us for years! This is the result of climate deniers. God be with us

[@martlettoo]

Too true. The hubris of man wins

[@dirkgerard]

The same happened in Europe last month. because the Mediterranean Sea is warming up to fast there was a big storm with heavy rains for days. What resulted in heavy flooding There will be much more to come in the future

[@Saturnia2014]

​@@dirkgerardThis will lead to resource wars, as well.

[@dayroyal7740]

Christ runs the show just relax

[@rokayamcgarry2195]

As a Floridian I am doing my best not to panic and remain calm. What he said is Scary 😰

[@Arete37]

Run.

[@doobiedoo68]

I hope you are getting out! Good luck to you and God bless with you.

[@doobiedoo68]

Bless you and be with you

[@Nativeaustinflower1]

Be safe. Don't take any unnecessary risks. Help each other and please please please get to a safe place and stay there if you can! Hope you and yours are safe, dry and healthy.

[@ExcitedSnowMountain-jt4gq]

I am from California . Have friends that live in Jacksonville and Orlando, sad stuff .😢

[@mariajahnke4366]

Leaders of the world, STOP wars, CARE for climate!!!!!

[@JosetteA]

It's unusual to see an anchorman cry. I feel so terrible for all the people and animals who are affected. I wish there were something I could do.

[@DWillRockU]

Because he's a meteorologist he knows exactly that is about to happen to Florida what created the emotions you heard in his voice

[@SeraphusInferis]

"... more frequent, and much more powerful hurricanes..." 2002 report on warnings for the 2020s and 2030s regarding climate change.

[@B30pt87]

I know, right?

[@Nunyubeez]

It’s infuriating that certain groups of people refuse to believe in climate change.

[@janislentz5649]

And clearly nobody in authority heeded their warnings!

[@ineffablemars]

Exactly. And the people high up KNOW about it but won’t do anything because denying it is lining their pockets

[@AudraGibson]

I like it when people have a heart, whether or not it appears while they happen to be on camera.

[@charleenwilkes1714]

Please pray for us, living here on the west coast of Florida- in the Tampa Bay Area. Have lived here for over 57 years, and have always stayed and rode out the hurricanes. Am doing it with this one- although it’s got me a bit freaked out. But can’t leave- taking care of elderly 89 yr old mother who can’t take evacuating. We are stocked and ready. Have roll-away hurricane shutters on all of our windows, I have new roof- but mothers house next door has a 20yr old roof. Will probably stay downstairs when it get bad. Not looking forward to this at all, since 3 weeks ago we had hurricane Helene. The yards are cleaned up- but there still piles of vegetation debris in every front yard- for city to pick up. Unfortunately, there’s nowhere to put it!! Thank god we are 42 feet above sea level- so no flooding- ever!! Hope it stays that way… the water isn’t the problem- it’s the wind and also we have a neighborhood of canopies of trees. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@TeraGreene1]

Godspeed ❤

[@IntellectuallyKurious]

Praying for the entire West Coast of FL. Especially Tampa. May you and your mom be safe

[@londonlady5520]

Praying for you in London 💚x

[@karenkimbrell1671]

@@charleenwilkes1714 Adding my prayers for you, your mother, and all those in the path of this storm. I have friends in Jacksonville, Glenwood, Micanopy, Ft. Myers. 🙏🫂

[@patriciaharris7172]

I am praying that God cover you and take care of you!!❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@FrancineSmith-n5r]

The last time I saw a News specialist react like that the Tornado destroyed Rolling Fork Mississippi 😢😢

[@aliciachristopher6506]

He knows how damaging it will be.

[@kamilhickley2004]

I live in Port Orange 4 hours away from Miami thank you for caring when something affects one it hits all the same way ❤

[@ibbitysnoosni]

DB girly here, I hope you're stocked on sand bags and supplies love, and have a go-bag ready❤ what Ian did to Port Orange & what this storm is capable of makes my skin crawl. Be safe & take care

[@LindaRobinson-u7c]

Please be safe. God bless you.

[@bridgetgardner1207]

This is the grief I felt in Australia watching our country burn, and the realisation that we've left it too late to avert a catastrophic climate crisis. Anger, despair and now grief. Can't argue with denialists anymore. What's the point? I'm sorry.

[@katie6731]

I feel like you need a hug. I'm sending a virtual version your way. 💙🫂

[@IntellectuallyKurious]

Their denial is causing mass destruction to our infrastructures and loss of human lives. We need better leadership who believe in science. 😢

[@justineharper3346]

It’s so frustrating to me because all of the deniers are of the older generation. They’re the ones who keep voting these awful people into power and stopping progress, and they’re not even going to be around to see the outcome.

[@karenkimbrell1671]

Prayers and hugs from North Carolina/USA too. Our people here are suffering as they try to recover from Helene. I cried as I watched your country burn. It's so sad that so many people have these horrific climate catastrophes in common. Thank you for your compassion for those half a world away.

[@susandorman3049]

😢 sending all my love from Scotland.

[@JM-wn1gr]

We love our state. We love Florida.! God, help Florida God help its people

[@sirtainlee8725]

His emotional state may just save millions of lives. Yes, millions.

[@traceeward5147]

A very sincere and compassionate man he knows what it can do stay safe r prayers r with all of u ❤❤

[@melanielynne0414]

If he's crying like that people get out!

[@sandraintexas6959]

As a Texan, i remember all the refuges that came to our East Texas area. Some lost everything & just stayed. We love our cajun neighbors, but to watch things shaping up like this in Florida is horrifying! Floridians, we are thhinking of yall tonight. Please LEAVE if you can NOW!

[@John_Wick_29]

No way! Hurricane Party!!!

[@lanejohnson752]

Jesus, please protect those who can't leave Florida.

[@brendatomlinson]

I’m right there with ya! We love our Cajun friends. We temporarily housed 100,000 Katrina refugees in the Astrodome. Houston’s mayor invited our Louisiana neighbors in with open arms.

[@brianwade879]

I'll second that ! Please evacuate ! 🙏

[@brianwade879]

​@@John_Wick_29 I would not want to spend a nanosecond with anyone like you.

[@JasonMorrison-fx9mn]

Finally this newscaster reports something real and worth watching.. Sad it was this Disaster.. Prayers sent.

[@ronaldnock9666]

It's quite sad!

[@donaldpetersen2382]

We better start getting used to it unless we are willing to make major changes now

[@Yaoigirlforever]

Sad but true.

[@andrewjones9991]

It's too late to reverse the course we're on but we could at least slow it down. Florida voters put the climate change deniers in office. Maybe this will wake them up.

[@jimmydonlon6762]

Or even if we do.

[@natashab3412]

I think thats what so stunning to him. The thought that. Its begun and this will become his new normal at work

[@rosezy755]

Even if we do big changes, it will still continue to get worse for a while because the effects don't reverse immediately, only slow. What we're seeing now is /destined/ to get worse, and should that be all the more reason to fight for change because it's not too late. Once it is too late, all we could do is watch

[@CampMelp]

I had the same big feels when I heard this storm had reached a cat 5… it was unexpected, staggering… as someone who’s lived in Florida for 43 years, it’s a rare moment of awe, sadness, wonder, and despair when it comes to these storms. Not much surprises me, but… this one is hitting different.

[@flyrobin2544]

I have been here a long time too, to think this will be worse then Charlie... I'll won't get much slept the next few days. It's been 100 years since a storm hit like this and we haven't experienced one of it's magnitude. Stay safe.

[@mamagrady3025]

Praying for Miami Florida May God protect them🙏🏽

[@flyrobin2544]

We have had a lot of rain already, Miami will be flooded. 💔

[@DoreYoxall]

He cares about what he does and what it will do that show true empathy

[@melodyfulweiler7489]

Hang on Florida!! We are praying for Y'all I hope most of you got somewhere safe!!🙏❤🙏

[@ms.malone7039]

Mr John, I'm praying for Florida from Toccoa Ga. This is scary. Everyone please leave if you are able.......😢😢😮

[@eyesee6503]

Please people leave with what you need leave the rest!!! It may take some time to start over but it will happen !!😢😢😢Leave and Live while you still have time .Neighbors helping neighbors put resources together and evacuate quickly !!Praying for and with you all 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@tonmama526]

Scientists and meteorologist know from now forward catastrophes are going to devastated many people lives.

[@Yaoigirlforever]

It's only gonna get worse. What a world we are leaving for our children 😢

[@danawinsor1380]

This gentleman has a heart. It's OK for men to cry when moved to do so. Men are people too.

[@Marine1111-p5x]

Scary. When meteorologist cry, you know it's bad.

[@heckin_anyways]

He understands the ramifications.

[@YouDontKnowSit]

But I thought global warming didn't exist.....thanks Republicans 👍 vote 💙 for smarts

[@jamesa.rodriguez8598]

@YouDontKnowSit its the will of God! Amen. These things are written. They have been prophesied for thousands of years, recorded in the Holy Bible. Glory be to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen

[@mks1706]

Yeah cuz the dems are giving the MOST in need $750 (which many are saying they're being denied). Yet dems have sent over 60 BILLION dollars to Ukraine. The border crisis has cost us over 16 million in medical costs alone. Add an additional 100 billion for housing, welfare, and school costs. Global warming won't matter when we all starve because we have too many people soaking off the government and nobody paying taxes. Can't get that government cheese without someone else paying for it.

[@jpen1964]

Never vote for that communist!

[@B30pt87]

​@@jamesa.rodriguez8598You lack the grace and love of your savior.

[@B30pt87]

​@@jamesa.rodriguez8598You lack the grace and love of Christ.

[@d8bn]

I love it when men show raw emotion like this. It's strength and compassion. The other men who may make fun of him, only do so because they lack his strength.

[@GrumpyMJK]

I saw this report today and when I heard his emotion and concern, I seriously got chills… Florida in my thoughts… please be safe.

[@leroyjames2825]

I'm doing my research concerning millibars, I've always heard the term mentioned, but never understood it, now I do. It was down to 897mb's which is knocking on the door for being the all-time worse.

[@irmasandoval2176]

He knows, please get out of there ASAP! May God protect all.

[@gloriawhited4618]

Praying for everyone (including family and friends) in its path.

[@AlexisRoark]

THANK YOU! I am so sick and tired of the people DOWNPLAYING this thing. Like WTAF?

[@whitelion6s459]

I have been following john for 20 years, and seeing him, emotional people need to get this storm serious and leave. This is one of those storms that will change the landscape and the eco system in Florida. My prayers are to my fellow Floridian

[@illbeyourstumbleine]

This is his home too, his family, his neighbors. Never apologize for being sincere, I wish we had more sincerity in the media❤

[@butterfly06830]

Dear god this will be like Hurricane Andrew which hit the Atlantic side of Florida back in the 90's .. Praying for All in Florida.. this is a huge storm..........

[@Scorpioboyfl]

Didn't god cause the hurricane?

[@tiffanysjustcoloring]

@@Scorpioboyflshhh they don’t like logic

[@barnes.and.nibbles]

⁠@@Scorpioboyfland God caused you to be scorpio boy, a person who understands english, a person with internet, a person to use youtube,….. the list can go on

[@barbaraaguttman8854]

I experienced Hurricane Andrew, fortunately on Miami Beach; which didn’t receive the entire brunt of the Storm… as it did in West Dade County. There were Tornadoes that weren’t thru our Neighborhood. The fortunate thing I spoke of is that Hurricane Andrew didn’t bring torrents of Rain. I remember how fast that System was created. My friends and I went to Lollapalooza the day before; we barely had enough time to get the Antique Cyprus Shutters that were created for this 1934 Home. We had no Power for over Two Weeks; constant Chain Saws droning down the street in the Neighborhood Park… of course being August; Hot, Humid and No Wind. Florida Power and Light never fixed the Two Transformers correctly… so for the next Ten years; the Power would just go out… from some mystical perspective… it was aggravating and disturbing. Finally; I called another Phone Number I found… the Representative was very kind. Finally they sent an experienced Crew… they found the problem. But for those Ten Years having your Power go out at least twice a month… drove me crazy(I have asthma also; so I did purchase a battery operated Nebulizer) I had Bougainvillea Topiaries that were at least 50 Years old lining the Brain Coral Walkway… they were completely flattened… my Huge Ficus tree looked as if an Electric Mixer destroyed all the limbs… just sticks out of the huge trunk. Lost Date Palms, Royals and other Trees. That Hurricane also brought a bad Fungus that kills Palm Trees. A Ton of African Dust covers South Florida during La Niña years. Take good care🕊 My apologies; for rambling on… we had multiple Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Winter Storms and Torrential Rain Falls that actually washed away a Newly Dredged Beach(rained 9 days straight) that was created begin the Fountain Blue Hotel (Mid-Miami Beach) which I can see the Hotel 6-7 Blocks away looking out my East Window. I hope the Winds during Milton won’t be over 75 Miles per hour on the East Coast… more worried about the Flooding. Be well; sending love, joy and healing to those suffering. 💕🕊🙏

[@yolandacleare6709]

I remember Andrew no joke.

[@WazoobiumNitrate]

Thats a man who understands this is the new normal. We're going to have to create a category above 5

[@jamesaron1967]

Well, a Cat 5 is already at or near total destruction around the eye wall when it hits the coastline. A higher ranking won't indicate an increase in absolute destruction, it would only widen the path of the destruction since the storm could carry more of its strength as it moved inland. So, higher categories have no major benefit except possibly in increasing evacuation areas. That must be why they never introduced higher categories. Incidentally, during the 1800s there were Caribbean hurricanes with sustained winds estimated at around 250 mph. Much stronger storms than the Cat 5 storms we've seen since the last century are not only possible but have already occurred in the historical record.

[@WazoobiumNitrate]

@@jamesaron1967 yes they have happened but they were consudered abnornal. The frequency with which they occur is increasing and they have to be accounted for

[@jamesaron1967]

@@WazoobiumNitrate Who knows, maybe they will need to add another category if the frequency of these rare storms increases. The more I think about it the more necessary it might be just for the larger evacuation zones to save lives. It could happen.

[@WazoobiumNitrate]

@@jamesaron1967 it's important because wind speed is a factor. The categories are about 30mph away from eachother in terms of wind speed. 157 is where category 5 starts so if a hurrucane comes in pushing 200 mph windspeeds people need to know about the elevated risk. Cat 5 is as bad as it gets right bow but there's still a difference between unchecked destruction and the map veung wiped clean. There's zero chance of survival no matter where you go

[@marilynrowland5197]

That man is so empathetic! As a human being, he stands head and shoulders above Donald Trump. who has no empathy, whatsoever! He wouldn't recognize empathy as a feeling if a ton of it fell on his head! I love this guy, John Morales! He is a real man!

[@2claimz]

I live in NC and I’ve witnessed Trump’s empathy firsthand. You may need to look in the mirror.

[@JonathonPawelko]

I have the greatest respect for this man who knows the consequences of this as a professional, and as a human with empathy he knows the human cost.

[@kaycampbell8532]

@marilyn.....knock it off.....wrong time, wrong place

[@JonathonPawelko]

@@kaycampbell8532 What does your statement mean, a professional has the nerve to show human emotions by being emphatic to the tragedy other's are living through. I have been in theatre on numerous military operations, and I saw my very tough and competent commanding officer break down over the loss and pain of soldiers in our regiment, so should I have called him out for this as well?

[@kaycampbell8532]

@jonathan......Read her statement.... What's the point of bashing Trump in this conversation? That's what I'm talking about. It's not appropriate, he has nothing to do with this man's emotions in regards to the hurricane.

[@jeffersonlaughlin6732]

I believe professionals should check personal emotions at the door while remaining compassionate toward emotions of others.

[@carolynrincker5853]

Sending you a hug.

[@peaseblossom4252]

Oh goodness. He made me cry. I just saw this, I’m in the West and work was so busy, I had no idea the hurricane grew so much. Please be safe everyone. Please, all government leaders, just put aside all your games and lies, and can we just please help people?!!!! Praying for you, Florida and all in the path. Still praying for Helene victims. America is with you. 🙏💙💙💙

[@JC-cu3sr]

Reaching out to all who are feeling overwhelmed! His emotions remind us of how the concern for others is what we share. Praying for safety !!!🙏

[@SummerSolstice621]

Anyone in the path of this please, please, please GET OUT WHILE YOU STILL CAN!! It doesn’t matter if you’ve weathered a bad storm or two. It doesn’t matter if it turns out it wasn’t as bad as predicted. Please protect yourself and your families. You’ll ALWAYS be better safe than sorry. 🙏🏾❤️

[@raylewis2121]

John Morales demonstrating his humanist side. We Coastal Texans know about lives lost to hurricanes 🙏🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏾

[@swannyriver75]

John Morales has been our meteorologist for Miami & Ft Lauderdale since I was a teenager we love him and respect he gets emotional it's not good we love you John stay safe