Buccaneers plan to evacuate to New Orleans with Hurricane Milton approaching

2025-01-13 16:14:33 source:lotradecoin developer API documentation category:Invest

The height of hurricane season has resulted in one NFL team adjusting game-week logistics. 

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will travel to New Orleans on Tuesday for their game against the New Orleans Saints five days later. Hurricane Milton strengthened to a major Category 5 storm Monday as it rolled across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida’s west coast. 

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency for several counties Sunday. Tampa International Airport will suspend flight operations at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

With operations based in New Orleans for the week, the team was able to secure the necessary amount of hotel rooms for the stay, according to ESPN. 

Tampa Bay was originally scheduled to travel to New Orleans on Saturday. Coming off a Thursday night loss to the Atlanta Falcons, the Buccaneers (3-2) have an extended layoff leading into the matchup against the Saints, who play the Kansas City Chiefs on “Monday Night Football.” 

NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more.

Hurricane Helene devastated parts of western Florida and the southeastern United States in late September. Milton’s winds have eclipsed 150 mph, and the area is bracing for more damage. 

According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, the team will begin practicing on Wednesday at Tulane's Yulman Stadium for their upcoming game in Week 6.

More:Invest

Recommend

Hate crime charges dropped against 12 college students arrested in Maryland assault

SALISBURY, Md. (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped hate crime charges against 12 of the 15 Salisbury Uni

Enjoy Savings on Savings at Old Navy Where You'll Get An Extra 30% off Already Discounted Sale Styles

We independently selected these products because we love them, and we think you might like them at t

How to navigate the virtual hiring landscape and land a job: Ask HR

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylo