Miami, FL – Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified to a Category 4 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. The National Hurricane Center confirmed Monday morning that the storm, located about 735 miles southwest of Tampa, Florida, is moving east-southeast at 8 mph.
According to the latest advisory, dangerous hurricane-force winds are expected along the northern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. In Florida, the storm could bring a life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds to the west coast as early as Tuesday night. Authorities have issued Hurricane and Storm Surge Watches for parts of the region, urging residents to prepare and follow local evacuation orders.
Heavy rainfall from Milton is expected to impact Florida starting Monday. The National Weather Service forecasts considerable flash and river flooding across the region through Wednesday, potentially affecting urban areas. Residents are advised to monitor updates and take precautions as Hurricane Milton continues its approach.
