It was previously forecast to make landfall near Tampa, but the latest models this taking place closer to Sarasota.
Hurricane Milton continues to threaten Florida's Gulf Coast, with the Category 5 storm now expected to make landfall at Sarasota, just south of Tampa Bay.As of 2 a.m. Wednesday ET, the National Hurricane Centre reported that Milton has sustained wind speeds of 160 mph as it moves northeastward at 12 mph.It was previously forecast to make landfall near Tampa, but the latest models have it making landfall near Sarasota.Where Will Hurricane Milton Make Landfall?In an update Monday at 5 a.m.
Not good for Sarasota, Siesta Key, Venice, & Englewood with 10 foot or greater storm surge,' he wrote on X Tuesday evening. 'Potentially some good news this evening for the Bay But, a shift of 25 miles farther north & we are talking a 16 ft difference in places like downtown Tampa.'Hurricane Milton's Projected PathThe NHC has been tracking Milton's path for several days.
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