Harris: Consulate ready to help Irish citizens or tourists trapped by hurricane Milton approaches

This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken at 12:15 p.m. EDT and provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Hurricane Milton in the Gulf of Mexico

The Irish consulate in Miami stands ready to assist any residents or tourists caught up in hurricane Milton, the Taoiseach has said.

Hurricane Milton is currently tracking towards the west coast of Florida. Millions of people have been ordered to evacuate and local officials have warned that anyone who remains behind is likely to die.