Hurricane Milton is a Class 5 storm forecast to deliver excessive flooding, excessive winds and heavy rain to the central west coast of Florida.
The storm is anticipated to make landfall Wednesday night time or early Thursday morning. Residents in its path have been instructed to evacuate the realm or danger going through lethal circumstances.
Observe alongside for reside updates all through the day.
5:15 a.m. EDT: The attention is selecting up pace
Milton’s eye is now within the japanese waters of the Gulf of Mexico, northwest of Havana. It’s anticipated to choose up some pace because it continues to maneuver northeast in the direction of the shoreline – a densely populated a part of the state.
Residents of Tampa and the encircling space have been instructed to depart their properties. The waters of Tampa Bay may attain 10-15 toes above floor degree ought to a storm surge happen similtaneously excessive tide.
The forecast path of Hurricane Milton as of 5 a.m. EDT. (Supply: NOAA)
