Coverage dated October 8, 2024

Hurricane Milton Hits Red On ‘Waffle House Index’—The Natural Disaster Scale, Explained

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The 24/7 breakfast restaurant Waffle House has boarded up locations in the path of Hurricane Milton.

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FOX Business
'Waffle House Index' shows Florida closures as Hurricane Milton approaches (opens FOX Business)
Published Oct 8, 2024
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The Waffle House Index is reporting closures in parts of central and southwest Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches, bringing devastating storm surge and high winds.
Forbes
Hurricane Milton Hits Red On ‘Waffle House Index’—The Natural Disaster Scale, Explained (opens Forbes)
Published Oct 8, 2024
Forbes's feed description
The 24/7 breakfast restaurant Waffle House has boarded up locations in the path of Hurricane Milton.
Investopedia
How the 'Waffle House Index' Shows the Impact of Hurricane Milton (opens Investopedia)
Published Oct 8, 2024
Investopedia's feed description
Hurricane Milton already has led to dozens of Waffle House closings. This is not a good sign for FEMA, or Florida residents.
Newsweek
Map shows closed Waffle House locations ahead of Hurricane Milton (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 8, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
Hurricane Milton is projected to hit the Sunshine State early Thursday morning.
Washington Examiner
Waffle House Index shows fears over Hurricane Milton (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Oct 8, 2024
Washington Examiner's feed description
The Waffle House Index is an unofficial but nonetheless reliable measurement for understanding the impacts of a natural disaster.
New York Post
Waffle House shuttering Tampa locations in rare bellwether indicating Hurricane Milton will be severe, dangerous storm (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 8, 2024
New York Post's feed description
The Waffle House will close dozens of Florida locations in Hurricane Milton's path in an unorthodox -- yet surprisingly accurate -- indicator of the storm's expected severity known as the "Waffle House Index."
CBS News
Waffle House, citing the Waffle House Index, closes Tampa locations ahead of Hurricane Milton (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 8, 2024
CBS News's feed description
Waffle House said it shuttered its Tampa-area locations ahead of Hurricane Milton's arrival. Here's what to know.
Fortune
What the Waffle House Index says about Hurricane Milton (opens Fortune)
Published Oct 8, 2024
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Plus, a guide to its history and how the index works.