Is Hurricane Milton on its way to Mar-a-Lago? Here’s the latest on the storm’s trajectory and its potential effects on Trump’s estate
As of Tuesday afternoon, Hurricane Milton is categorized as a Category 5 hurricane and is projected to cross the Florida peninsula after making landfall late Wednesday.
As of Tuesday afternoon, Hurricane Milton continues to strengthen significantly as it approaches central Florida, where it is anticipated to make landfall late Wednesday.
Officials have been closely tracking the storm since it escalated from a Category 2 to a Category 5 storm on Monday.
“Milton could become one of the most devastating hurricanes in the history of west-central Florida,” cautioned John Cangialosi, a representative from the National Hurricane Center, in a Tuesday update. He noted that harmful winds, life-threatening storm surges, and heavy rain will impact areas well beyond those forecasted.
The hurricane is set to make landfall along the west coast of the Florida peninsula, subsequently traversing the central state as a weaker storm. Extremely hazardous conditions are predicted, with storm surges potentially reaching 10 feet in certain regions.
Located on the opposite side of the state is the renowned Mar-a-Lago. Here’s what we currently know regarding the storm’s likely impact on former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate.
Is Hurricane Milton expected to affect Mar-a-Lago?
According to maps released Tuesday afternoon, Mar-a-Lago is likely to avoid the brunt of the hurricane’s impact. The Palm Beach area, where Trump’s residence stands, is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning as issued by the National Hurricane Center.
Predictions indicate that the Palm Beach area may experience a storm surge of up to three feet as Hurricane Milton traverses the state.
Who was Mar-a-Lago’s owner before Donald Trump?
Charles William Post, a breakfast cereal entrepreneur, left behind an estate worth $11 million for his daughter, Marjorie Merriweather Post.
She invested $2.5 million in the 1920s to construct a lavish mansion.
What is the size of Mar-a-Lago?
The main residence was built in 1927, featuring 58 bedrooms, 33 bathrooms, and three bomb shelters.
Additionally, it includes a living room of 1,800 square feet, a dining room of 1,500 square feet, a theater, a 75-foot tower, 36,000 antique Spanish tiles, and a nine-hole golf course.
How did Trump come to own Mar-a-Lago?
In 1985, Trump purchased Mar-a-Lago along with its furnishings for $10 million. He undertook renovations, added a putting green, a tennis court, and a croquet court. He later included a spa, salon, and fitness center.
In 1995, he transitioned it into a private club to help manage expenses.
(This article was amended to fix a typing error.)
