(NewsNation) — As hundreds of thousands flee Florida ahead of its second major hurricane in two weeks, though traffic backups and gas shortages are posing a problem for evacuees.
Following evacuation orders in 11 counties of Florida's west coast, the exodus has left roughly 16 percent of the state's fuel stations without gas.
The now-Category 5 Hurricane Milton transformed from a Category 1 to a Category 5 on Monday alone, later downgrading on Tuesday morning before gaining strength once again in the Gulf of Mexico.
“If you’re going to get out, get out now,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) urged on........