Milton is projected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast Wednesday night, with sustained winds of 130 mph.
A person walks under light rain ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Milton , Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in Tampa, Fla.
The powerful winds of Milton have already driven ocean water onto dry land, with over 12 feet of water expected in Tampa Bay and Fort Myers. Sarasota could see 15 feet of storm surge, which could be life-threatening. As the storm remains in the gulf for now, the powerful hurricane's wind field has grown, extending by 250 miles from its center.
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