South Florida NBC meteorologist John Morales explained his emotional reaction Monday to Hurricane Milton’s strength and projected path, telling CNN that it was out-of-character for him, but it was brought on by the increased severity of storms due to climate change.

Hurricane Milton is barreling toward the Gulf Coast of Florida after setting a record for one of the fastest strengthening periods in recorded history. Longtime south Florida meteorologist John Morales has seen plenty of destructive storms throughout his decades covering the weather,

TAMPA, FLORIDA: Meteorologist John Morales detailed the potential threat Hurricane Milton could pose during its landfall in Florida as a Category 5 hurricane. The seasoned meteorologist became emotional on Monday, October 7, and appeared to shed a tear while describing the enormity of a Category 5 hurricane's impact.

As Hurricane Milton approaches landfall in Florida, thousands are evacuating the city in response to the impending danger. Meteorologist John Morales expressed his emotions while discussing the storm's impact,

WTVJ hurricane specialist John Morales becomes visibly emotional while reporting on Hurricane Milton’s rapid growth. “I apologize. This is just horrific,” he said.

Just before his noontime segment on air, Hurricane Specialist John Morales realized that Milton had become a Category 5 monster storm.

NBC 6’s John Morales, who has worked in meteorology for more than 40 years, warned of Milton’s “horrific” power as it approaches Florida.