Corpus Christi, TX – Hurricane Milton has intensified into a Category 2 hurricane, bringing threats of severe weather to the Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to continue strengthening and may reach major hurricane status before making landfall on Florida’s west coast by mid-week.
The National Weather Service reported that Milton currently has maximum sustained winds of 100 mph. According to their forecast, the storm is moving east at 6 mph and is projected to intensify as it approaches Florida. The Gulf Coast is on high alert as the hurricane nears, with coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents already impacting South Texas.
Minor coastal flooding and hazardous rip currents are expected along the Middle Texas coast. The National Weather Service urges residents and visitors in South Texas to stay vigilant and monitor updates closely. The potential for significant weather impacts is high as Hurricane Milton progresses toward Florida, with heavy rain, strong winds, and storm surge predicted along its path.
