Hurricane Milton is making its ominous approach toward Florida, now a fierce Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. As the massive storm churns across the Atlantic, NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick provided a sobering perspective from space, sharing photos and a breathtaking timelapse video of the hurricane as seen from the Dragon Endeavour spacecraft. Dominick's post on X captured the scale of Milton in stunning detail, showing the storm's well-defined eye and swirling clouds, a sight that left many social media users in awe of nature's power. Dominick, a U.S. Navy Commander and native of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, recorded the footage using a 14mm lens at a 1/6400-second exposure. The video, which he shared on Tuesday morning, showcases the Dragon Endeavour gliding over the U.S. with Hurricane Milton dominating the view-a stark reminder of the storm's immense size. As he noted in his post, "We flew over Hurricane Milton about 90 minutes ago. Here is the view out the Dragon Endeavour window. Expect lots of images from this window as this is where I'm sleeping while we wait to undock and return to Earth." With Milton bearing down on Florida, forecasters warn of a catastrophic impact, including a deadly storm surge and destructive winds. The National Hurricane Center has predicted a surge of 10 to 15 feet in Tampa Bay, which would be the highest ever recorded in the area. The potential devastation has led to evacuation orders for coastal communities and a state of emergency declared by Governor Ron DeSantis across 51 of Florida's 67 counties. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor issued a grim warning to those in evacuation zones, saying, "Helene was a wake-up call, this is literally catastrophic. If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you are going to die." Hurricane Milton arrives on the heels of Hurricane Helene, which left a trail of destruction across the Southeast just weeks ago. Helene took the lives of at least 232 people, making it the second-deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. in over five decades, surpassed only by Hurricane Katrina. Even now, as recovery efforts continue, 1.6 million homes and businesses remain without power across the hardest-hit states, including Florida and North Carolina.

DeSantis on the LEFT side helping Florida get ready for Hurricane Milton.

Kamala on the RIGHT side is drinking a beer with Stephen Colbert. One is a leader, the other is a joke. pic.twitter.com/LRqedAarW5 - Real Defender???? (@real_defender) October 9, 2024

Dominick's video from the Dragon Endeavour offered a chilling reminder of the scale and power of Hurricane Milton as it approached the coast. Social media reactions ranged from awe to anxiety, with users highlighting the immense size of the storm visible even from space. "Hard to wrap your head around the sheer size and power of these storms. Thanks for sharing your perspective!" commented one user, while another added, "That's a breathtaking perspective on the immense scale and the distinct eye formation at the center."

Hurricane Milton has now intensified to a Category 5 hurricane with winds blowing 180 -200 mph.

1 Million people in Florida are under evacuation orders in Tampa, Sarasota and Orlando as a Cat 5 Hurricane is forecast to Make Landfall tonight. Many Floridians fled North on I-75... pic.twitter.com/PINFSH3Rkl - primalkey (@primalkey) October 9, 2024

As Florida braces for impact, Milton's path through the Atlantic underscores the growing challenge of back-to-back catastrophic storms. With recovery efforts from Helene still in progress, Milton's arrival poses a dangerous new threat, leaving residents and emergency responders scrambling to prepare for yet another battle with nature's fury. The next few days will be critical as the state braces for what could be one of the most destructive hurricanes in its history.