Life, like a soap opera, is full of twists and turns, and sometimes those turns come in the form of a Category 5 hurricane. That’s the reality for

Days of Our Lives alum, Camila Banus, who’s currently bracing for Hurricane Milton, a storm set to slam into the Tampa Bay area of Florida.

From Salem to Tampa Bay: A Stormy Homecoming

After 13 years portraying the iconic Gabi Hernandez on Days of Our Lives, Banus traded in the drama of Salem for the sunshine (and now, storm clouds) of her hometown in Florida.

While she may be miles away from the fictional town of Salem, the challenges she’s facing are all too real.

A Category 5 Threat

Hurricane Milton has been making headlines as it barrels across the Gulf Coast, and its path is directly aimed at Tampa Bay, where Banus now resides. Despite potentially weakening to a Category 3 before making landfall, the storm is still expected to bring significant devastation.

Preparing for the Worst

Banus, like countless others in the Tampa Bay area, is preparing for the worst, sharing her experience on Instagram stories. She documented her long wait in line for free tarps and sandbags, highlighting the limited supplies available as residents brace for the impact of the storm.

A Real-Life Soap Opera

Banus candidly revealed that the storm surge in her neighborhood is predicted to be eight feet, a daunting prospect that brings back memories of the fictional hurricane Helene that hit Salem in 2017. The drama unfolds in real life as Banus faces the daunting task of mitigating the storm’s impact, knowing that there’s only so much she can do to protect her home.

A Devastating Blow

Despite her preparations, Banus admitted in her Instagram stories that she expects her home to be “wrecked” by the storm. It’s a sobering reminder that even with preparation, sometimes nature has its own plans.

A Focus on Safety

Despite the potential damage to her home, Banus emphasizes that the most important thing is the safety of herself and her family. It’s a powerful reminder that while material possessions can be replaced, lives are precious and irreplaceable.

Our Thoughts Are With Camila and Her Family

As Hurricane Milton threatens the Tampa Bay area, our thoughts are with Camila Banus and her family, as well as everyone else in the path of the storm. While the destruction caused by a hurricane is devastating, the resilience of those who face it is inspiring. We can only hope for a swift return to normalcy and a safe passage through the storm for all those affected.