Hurricane Milton A Port Orange, FL mobile home's wall was ripped away by Hurricane Milton in Oct. 2024. (Nick Papantonis)
Hurricane Milton A woman walks through flood waters to get food after Hurricane Milton blew through South Daytona, FL in Oct. 2024. (Nick Papantonis)
Hurricane Milton Police watch as a car is towed in Port Orange, FL following Hurricane Milton in Oct. 2024. (Nick Papantonis)
Hurricane Milton A car submerged in a pond after Hurricane Milton blew through Port Orange, FL in Oct. 2024. (Nick Papantonis)
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Possible Tornado Conway area of Orange County
Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: Brandon Marlow walks through surge waters flooding the street after Hurricane Milton came ashore in the Sarasota area on October 09, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida. People are waiting to assess the damage after the Cat 3 hurricane came ashore. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: A woman in a wheelchair makes her way along a downtown sidewalk as Hurricane Milton makes landfall on October 09, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. Milton, coming on the heels of the destructive Helene, hit as a category 3 storm with winds of over 100 mph, though avoiding the projected direct hit on Tampa. Instead, the storm, which earlier had reportedly spawned tornadoes, landed about 70 miles south of Tampa near Siesta Key, a strip of white-sand beaches that's home to 5,500 people, according to published reports. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: A person walks through surge waters after Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Sarasota area on October 09, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida. Milton, coming on the heels of the destructive Helene, hit as a category 3 storm with winds of over 100 mph, though veering south of the projected direct hit on Tampa. Instead, the storm, which earlier had reportedly spawned tornadoes, landed about 70 miles south of Tampa near Siesta Key, a strip of white-sand beaches that's home to 5,500 people, according to published reports.. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: A person walks through surge waters after Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Sarasota area on October 09, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida. Milton, coming on the heels of the destructive Helene, hit as a category 3 storm with winds of over 100 mph, though veering south of the projected direct hit on Tampa. Instead, the storm, which earlier had reportedly spawned tornadoes, landed about 70 miles south of Tampa near Siesta Key, a strip of white-sand beaches that's home to 5,500 people, according to published reports.. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida SARASOTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 10: Storm debris after Hurricane Milton October 10, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. The storm made landfall at Siesta Key. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images) (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: Surge waters flood the street after Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Sarasota area on October 09, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida. Milton, coming on the heels of the destructive Helene, hit as a category 3 storm with winds of over 100 mph, though veering south of the projected direct hit on Tampa. Instead, the storm, which earlier had reportedly spawned tornadoes, landed about 70 miles south of Tampa near Siesta Key, a strip of white-sand beaches that's home to 5,500 people, according to published reports.. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: Brandon Marlow walks through surge waters flooding the street after Hurricane Milton came ashore in the Sarasota area on October 09, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida. People are waiting to assess the damage after the Cat 3 hurricane came ashore. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: A television reporter stands on a downtown street as Hurricane Milton makes landfall on October 09, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. Milton, coming on the heels of the destructive Helene, hit as a category 3 storm with winds of over 100 mph, though avoiding the projected direct hit on Tampa. Instead, the storm, which earlier had reportedly spawned tornadoes, landed about 70 miles south of Tampa near Siesta Key, a strip of white-sand beaches that's home to 5,500 people, according to published reports. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: People walk along a street through the wind and rain after power was knocked as Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Sarasota area on October 09, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida. Milton, coming on the heels of the destructive Helene, hit as a category 3 storm with winds of over 100 mph, though veering south of the projected direct hit on Tampa. Instead, the storm, which earlier had reportedly spawned tornadoes, landed about 70 miles south of Tampa near Siesta Key, a strip of white-sand beaches that's home to 5,500 people, according to published reports.. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida SARASOTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 10: Boats at Marina Jack following Hurricane on Milton October 10, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. The storm made landfall at Siesta Key. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images) (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: A television reporter stands in a downtown street as Hurricane Milton makes landfall on October 09, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. Milton, coming on the heels of the destructive Helene, hit as a category 3 storm with winds of over 100 mph, though avoiding the projected direct hit on Tampa. Instead, the storm, which earlier had reportedly spawned tornadoes, landed about 70 miles south of Tampa near Siesta Key, a strip of white-sand beaches that's home to 5,500 people, according to published reports. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: A television reporter stands on a downtown street as Hurricane Milton makes landfall on October 09, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. Milton, coming on the heels of the destructive Helene, hit as a category 3 storm with winds of over 100 mph, though avoiding the projected direct hit on Tampa. Instead, the storm, which earlier had reportedly spawned tornadoes, landed about 70 miles south of Tampa near Siesta Key, a strip of white-sand beaches that's home to 5,500 people, according to published reports. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida SARASOTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 9: Wind and rain batter the area as Hurricane Milton approaches on October 9, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. Milton, which comes just after the recent catastrophic hurricane Helene, will hit Florida's central Gulf Coast and is expected to make landfall with destructive winds and flooding. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images) (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: Members of the media work in flooded streets after Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Sarasota area on October 09, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida. Milton, coming on the heels of the destructive Helene, hit as a category 3 storm with winds of over 100 mph, though veering south of the projected direct hit on Tampa. Instead, the storm, which earlier had reportedly spawned tornadoes, landed about 70 miles south of Tampa near Siesta Key, a strip of white-sand beaches that's home to 5,500 people, according to published reports.. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida PORT CHARLOTTE - OCTOBER 10: A boat rests on a road after Hurricane Milton came ashore on October 10, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Florida. The storm came ashore as a Category 3 hurricane in the Siesta Key area of Florida, causing damage and flooding. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Volusia County pounded by dangerous winds as Hurricane Milton moves away from Florida
Putnam County Milton damage The Crill Avenue underpass was closed Wednesday prior to the storm due to flooding.
Hurricane Milton Barrels Into Florida PORT CHARLOTTE - OCTOBER 10: A boat rests on a road after Hurricane Milton came ashore on October 10, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Florida. The storm made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in the Siesta Key area of Florida, causing damage and flooding throughout Central Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Clay County Sheriff's Office Clay County Sheriff's officials gathered Thursday morning before hitting the streets to survey damage from Hurricane Milton. (Clay County Sheriff's Office)
St. Johns County Flood damage St. Johns County flooding Thursday morning in the wake of Hurricane Milton
St. Johns County Flood damage St. Johns County flooding Thursday morning in the wake of Hurricane Milton
St. Johns County Flood damage St. Johns County flooding Thursday morning in the wake of Hurricane Milton
More than 3 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding
Damage in Cocoa Beach, Florida after Hurricane Milton
Flooding in Florida after Hurricane Milton
Damage in Cocoa Beach, Florida after Hurricane Milton
Damage in Cocoa Beach, Florida after Hurricane Milton
Flooding in Florida after Hurricane Milton (Accuweather)
Flooding in Florida after Hurricane Milton
Damage in Cocoa Beach, Florida after Hurricane Milton
Heavy rain and winds in Florida during Hurricane Milton
Damage in Cocoa Beach, Florida after Hurricane Milton
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Heavy rain and winds in Florida during Hurricane Milton
Transformer blows in Florida during Hurricane Milton
Heavy rain and winds in Florida during Hurricane Milton
Flooding in Florida after Hurricane Milton (Accuweather)
Damage in Cocoa Beach, Florida after Hurricane Milton
Tropicana Field's roof torn off by Hurricane Milton's winds Photo contributed by WTSP TV (contributed by NewsPath) (WTSP TV (contributed by NewsPath) /WTSP TV (contributed by NewsPath))
Heavy rain and winds in Orlando, Florida as Hurricane Milton moves through (WSB-TV)
Heavy rain and winds in Orlando, Florida as Hurricane Milton moves through (WSB-TV)
Heavy rain and winds in Orlando, Florida as Hurricane Milton moves through (WSB-TV)
Volusia County Sheriff's Office Hurricane Milton Volusia County Sheriff's briefing with high water rescue teams ahead of anticipated flooding in Volusia County overnight. (WFTV)
Volusia County Sheriff's Office Hurricane Milton Volusia County Sheriff's briefing with high water rescue teams ahead of anticipated flooding in Volusia County overnight. (WFTV)
Polk Fire Rescue Hurricane Milton Polk County Fire Rescue personnel are prepping department specialty equipment for post-storm recovery efforts. (WFTV)
Orlando Police Department Hurricane Milton OPD's Emergency Services Unit, working hard to ensure all equipment needed to support residents and visitors of Orlando is ready. (WFTV)
Polk Fire Rescue Hurricane Milton Polk County Fire Rescue personnel are prepping department specialty equipment for post-storm recovery efforts. (WFTV)
Polk Fire Rescue Hurricane Milton Polk County Fire Rescue personnel are prepping department specialty equipment for post-storm recovery efforts. (WFTV)
Polk Fire Rescue Hurricane Milton Polk County Fire Rescue personnel are prepping department specialty equipment for post-storm recovery efforts. (WFTV)
Orlando Police Department Hurricane Milton OPD's Emergency Services Unit, working hard to ensure all equipment needed to support residents and visitors of Orlando is ready. (WFTV)
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Channel 9's Daryl Matthews shares what Osceola County is doing as Hurricane Milton nears
Flagler County inmates fill sandbags In preparation for Hurricane Milton, inmate work crews helped fill and distribute over 10,000 sandbags at Hidden Trails Community Center and Bay Drive Park.
Sheriff Rick Staly met with the crews, thanking them for their contribution to our community. (WFTV)
Flagler County inmates fill sandbags In preparation for Hurricane Milton, inmate work crews helped fill and distribute over 10,000 sandbags at Hidden Trails Community Center and Bay Drive Park.
Sheriff Rick Staly met with the crews, thanking them for their contribution to our community. (WFTV)
Flagler County inmates fill sandbags In preparation for Hurricane Milton, inmate work crews helped fill and distribute over 10,000 sandbags at Hidden Trails Community Center and Bay Drive Park.
Sheriff Rick Staly met with the crews, thanking them for their contribution to our community. (WFTV)
Flagler County inmates fill sandbags In preparation for Hurricane Milton, inmate work crews helped fill and distribute over 10,000 sandbags at Hidden Trails Community Center and Bay Drive Park.
Sheriff Rick Staly met with the crews, thanking them for their contribution to our community. (WFTV)
Impact of Hurricane Milton is creeping through Brevard County
Possible Tornado Conway area of Orange County
Traffic leaving Tampa ahead of Milton
Tornadoes spotted in South Florida as Hurricane Milton creeps closer (The National Weather Service /The National Weather Service)
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Hurricane Milton produces tornadoes in Florida Hurricane Milton produces tornadoes in Florida
Hurricane Milton preps ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 8: Workers board up a business ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected landfall in St. Petersburg, Florida, US, on October 8, 2024. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images) (Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Hurricane Milton preps ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 8: Workers board up a business ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected landfall in St. Petersburg, Florida, US, on October 8, 2024. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images) (Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Hurricane Milton preps ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 8: Workers board up a business ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected landfall in St. Petersburg, Florida, US, on October 8, 2024. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images) (Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images)
2:46 p.m. update:
Now Post Tropical Cyclone Milton with winds of 75mph, continuing to move away from Central Florida.
Tropical storm warnings will be canceled for Volusia and Brevard counties.
It will remain in effect for Flagler County.
2 pm Milton update
1:45 p.m. update:
Volusia County officials said two deaths have been confirmed after Hurricane Milton made landfall.
1 :30 p.m. update:
Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference Thursday afternoon to share updates on Hurricane Milton.
DeSantis will hold the press conference in Sarasota at 2:45 p.m.
DeSantis will be joined by:
Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell
Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida
12:36 p.m. update:
Several crews are working to reopen the Orlando International Airport and Orlando Executive Airport after closing for Hurricane Milton.
Officials said both airports were impacted by powerful wind gusts and rain overnight.
Fallen tree block terminal entrance at Orlando International Airport
Both airports remain closed Thursday to commercial and private passenger operations.
Airport leaders said they are working to determine when both airports can reopen.
Passengers should not come to the airport. All curbs will be blocked until the airport officially opens.
11:46 a.m. update:
Hurricane Milton continues to weaken as it moves away from Central Florida.
Milton is still a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds around 80 mph.
Coastal hurricane warnings in Flagler, Volusia, and Brevard counties have been canceled and replaced by tropical storm warnings.
Interior tropical storm warnings have been canceled and replaced by wind advisories.
Wind gusts are still expected to reach 30 to 40 mph for many throughout the afternoon.
11:04 a.m. update:
Hurricane Milton barreled into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after plowing across Florida, where it knocked out power to more than 3 million customers and whipped up a barrage of tornadoes.
The storm caused at least four deaths and compounded the misery wrought by Helene while sparing Tampa a direct hit.
The system tracked to the south in the final hours and made landfall late Wednesday as a Category 3 storm in Siesta Key, about 70 miles south of Tampa. Damage was widespread, and water levels may continue to rise for days, but Gov. Ron DeSantis said it was not “the worst-case scenario.”
10:14 a.m. update:
Police in Orange City are warning drivers after large holes opened up under roadways in the city.
Officers said Threadgill Road was closed Thursday morning in both directions.
Both directions of South Volusia Avenue were also closed at Treemonte Drive.
Police are warning residents to stay indoors as they assess damage left behind by Milton.
Officers said many roads are flooded, trees and power lines are down, and roadways are completely washed out.
Channel 9 reporter Sam Martello is in Daytona Beach, where a curfew is in place to keep residents safe.
The area has historically seen major damage to the coast and buildings as major storms like Milton roll through.
6:54 a.m. update:
Orange County Fire Rescue shared a video Thursday morning of crews working to keep the community safe.
Officials said rescues are now underway in the Edgewater and Winter Park areas.
Orange County Fire Rescue says its crew are working tirelessly to respond to water rescue emergencies.
6:04 a.m. update:
Hurricane Milton knocked out power across a large section of Florida, with more than 3 million homes and businesses without power as of early Thursday, according to poweroutage.us, which tracks utility reports.
Before Milton even made landfall, tornadoes were touching down across the state. The Spanish Lakes Country Club near Fort Pierce, on Florida’s Atlantic Coast, was hit particularly hard, with homes destroyed and some residents killed.
At a news conference in Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis described deployment of a wide range of resources, including 9,000 National Guard members from Florida and other states; over 50,000 utility workers from as far as California; and highway patrol cars with sirens to escort gasoline tankers to replenish supplies so people could fill up their tanks before evacuating.
5:14 a.m. update:
Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Wednesday morning to share the latest on the state’s response to Hurricane Milton.
DeSantis is planning to speak around 8:30 a.m. from the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee.
Watch DeSantis’ full Tuesday evening update here:
Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie, Florida Wildlife and Conservation Commission Director Roger Young, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Florida State Guard Director Colonel Mark Thieme, Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida will join DeSantis at the event.
Channel 9 will have live coverage of DeSantis’ press conference on WFTV.
4:24 a.m. update:
Hurricane Milton continues to produce strong winds across Central Florida.
The center of the hurricane is near Cape Canaveral and will soon move off the east coast.
Milton has maximum sustained winds around 90 mph and is moving east-northeast at 16 mph.
1:30 p.m. update
Flash flood warning extended for parts of Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia Counties until 6 a.m.
1 a.m. update:
Meteorologist David Heckard said Milton has weakened to a Category 1 hurricane as it continues to severely impact much of Central Florida.
In the last hour, an 86 mph gust was recorded at Orlando International Airport, and an 85 mph gust at Daytona Beach International Airport.
Hurricane-force wind gusts and flooding rains will continue across much of the area.
The worst weather in Metro Orlando will be between now and 4 a.m., with the worst weather continuing across the east coast of Florida through Thursday.
Flash Flooding remains a major concern for the next few hours, with 8-14″ of rain likely.
If you lose power, you can listen to Channel 9 storm coverage of WDBO AM 580 and 107.3 FM.
Sixty-70 mph wind gusts have now overspread to the majority of the area, and wind gusts will continue to increase.
The worst weather in Metro Orlando looks to be between now and 4 am, with the worst weather continuing across the east coast of Florida through of the day Thursday.
Hurricane Milton passes through Central Florida, multiple flash flood warnings issued Milton continues to produce intense winds and flooding rains across Central Florida. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Flash flooding remains a major concern the next few hours, with 8-14″ of rain likely.
If you lose power, you can listen with Channel 9 storm coverage of WDBO AM 580 and 107.3 FM.
Hurricane Milton downgraded to a Cat. 2 storm Milton is now over interior Manatee County and has decreased to Cat. 2 intensity. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Multiple flash flood warnings issued as Hurricane Milton crosses Central Florida Meteorologist David Heckard said Hurricane Milton continues to slam much of Florida as a Category 2 storm. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton passes through Central Florida, multiple flash flood warnings issued Milton continues to produce intense winds and flooding rains across Central Florida. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton passes through Central Florida, multiple flash flood warnings issued Milton continues to produce intense winds and flooding rains across Central Florida. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton 9 p.m. Milton continues to slam much of Florida, as winds continue to increase across Central Florida. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Flash flood emergency A rare Flash Flood Emergency has been issued for the Tampa Bay Metro Area until 2:30 am. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
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Hurricane Milton nears landfall as a Cat. 3 storm Meteorologist David Heckard said Milton is nearing landfall as a Category 3 major hurricane along the Suncoast. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton nears landfall as a Cat. 3 storm Meteorologist David Heckard said Milton is nearing landfall as a Category 3 major hurricane along the Suncoast. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
5pm Milton update
5pm Milton update
Hurricane Milton remains a powerful Category 4 storm
Hurricane Milton slightly weakens to dangerous Category 4 storm
Tornado Watch includes Polk and Osceola counties
Hurricane Milton remains at a powerful Cat. 5 storm Meteorologist Brian Shields said the biggest thing to watch is the intensity on Wednesday. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton remains at a powerful Cat. 5 storm Meteorologist Brian Shields said the biggest thing to watch is the intensity on Wednesday. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton remains at a powerful Cat. 5 storm Meteorologist Brian Shields said the biggest thing to watch is the intensity on Wednesday. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton remains a powerful Cat. 5 storm Milton remains a powerful Category 5 major hurricane with winds of 160 mph. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton remains a powerful Cat. 5 storm Milton remains a powerful Category 5 major hurricane with winds of 160 mph. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Storm surge potential for Hurricane Milton Storm surge potential for Hurricane Milton (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Storm surge potential for Hurricane Milton Storm surge potential for Hurricane Milton (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton remains a powerful Cat. 5 The 8 pm advisory from the National Hurricane Center keeps Milton with winds of 165 mph, making the storm an intense Category 5 major hurricane. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton remains a powerful Cat. 5 The 8 pm advisory from the National Hurricane Center keeps Milton with winds of 165 mph, making the storm an intense Category 5 major hurricane. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton remains a powerful Cat. 5 The 8 pm advisory from the National Hurricane Center keeps Milton with winds of 165 mph, making the storm an intense Category 5 major hurricane. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton Hurricane Hunters Hurricane Hunters have measured a very low minimum pressure inside Hurricane Milton. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton Cat 5
Hurricane Milton Cat 5
Hurricane Milton Cat 5
Hurricane Milton strengthens back to nearly a Cat. 5 storm
Hurricane Milton gains strength, expected to make landfall near Tampa as major storm
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Hurricane Milton to impact Florida as major storm
Hurricane Milton to impact Florida as major storm
Hurricane Milton to impact Florida as major storm
Hurricane Milton to impact Florida as major storm
Hurricane Milton to impact Florida as major storm
Hurricane Milton to impact Florida as major storm
Hurricane Milton to impact Florida as major storm
Hurricane Milton to impact Florida as major storm
Hurricane Milton to impact Florida as major storm
Hurricane Milton weakens to a Cat. 4, still a major storm Milton has weakened to a Category 4 storm but remains a powerful major hurricane. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton weakens to a Cat. 4, still a major storm Milton has weakened to a Category 4 storm but remains a powerful major hurricane. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton maintains Cat. 5 with slightly weaker winds Hurricane Milton is maintaining a Cat. 5 status with slightly weaker winds. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton maintains Cat. 5 with slightly weaker winds Hurricane Milton is maintaining a Cat. 5 status with slightly weaker winds. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton maintains Cat. 5 with slightly weaker winds Hurricane Milton is maintaining a Cat. 5 status with slightly weaker winds. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton maintains Cat. 5 with slightly weaker winds Hurricane Milton is maintaining a Cat. 5 status with slightly weaker winds. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton 8p (WFTV)
Hurricane Milton 8p (WFTV)
Hurricane Milton 8p (WFTV)
Hurricane Milton Milton continues to intensify as powerful Category 5 major hurricane, with Hurricane Warnings now posted for much of Central Florida. (WFTV)
Hurricane Milton Milton continues to intensify as powerful Category 5 major hurricane, with Hurricane Warnings now posted for much of Central Florida. (WFTV)
Hurricane Milton Milton continues to intensify as powerful Category 5 major hurricane, with Hurricane Warnings now posted for much of Central Florida. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)
Hurricane Milton Milton continues to intensify as powerful Category 5 major hurricane, with Hurricane Warnings now posted for much of Central Florida. (WFTV)
Milton 5 p.m. track
Milton 5 p.m. track
Hurricane Milton ‘explosively intensifies’ into Cat. 5 storm with 175 mph winds
Cat 5 Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton to become Cat. 5 storm, winds currently at 155 mph
Hurricane Milton strengthens into Cat. 4 storm
Hurricane Milton strengthens to major Cat. 3 storm in Gulf of Mexico
Hurricane Milton strengthens to Cat. 2 storm en route to Florida
Hurricane Milton strengthens to Cat. 2 storm en route to Florida
Hurricane Milton strengthens to Cat. 2 storm en route to Florida
Hurricane Milton strengthens to Cat. 2 storm en route to Florida
Hurricane Milton strengthens to Cat. 2 storm en route to Florida
Hurricane Milton strengthens to Cat. 2 storm en route to Florida
Hurricane Milton strengthens to Cat. 2 storm en route to Florida
Hurricane Milton strengthens to Cat. 2 storm en route to Florida
Hurricane Milton strengthens to Cat. 2 storm en route to Florida
Hurricane Milton strengthens to Cat. 2 storm en route to Florida
Tropical Storm Milton moving towards Florida Tropical Storm Milton will gradually gain strength Sunday and will most likely become a hurricane by this Sunday evening.
Tropical Storm Milton moving towards Florida Tropical Storm Milton will gradually gain strength Sunday and will most likely become a hurricane by this Sunday evening.
Tropical Storm Milton moving towards Florida Tropical Storm Milton will gradually gain strength Sunday and will most likely become a hurricane by this Sunday evening.