Hurricane Milton track

Hurricane Milton is a powerful and dangerous storm that is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning. The storm has already caused widespread damage in Cuba, and is expected to bring hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and flooding to Florida and other parts of the southeastern United States.

The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane warning for the west coast of Florida from Englewood to the Alabama/Florida border, including Tampa Bay. A tropical storm warning is in effect for the remainder of the Florida peninsula, as well as parts of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for all of Florida, and has urged residents in the affected areas to evacuate.

The storm is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, with winds of up to 130 mph. The storm is also expected to bring heavy rain, with some areas receiving up to 15 inches of rain.

Residents in the affected areas are urged to take precautions and to be prepared for power outages and other disruptions. People should have a plan in place for where they will go if they need to evacuate, and should make sure they have enough food, water, and other supplies on hand.

The storm is expected to move across Florida and into the southeastern United States on Thursday and Friday, and is expected to continue to bring heavy rain and flooding to the region.

Please stay tuned to local news and weather reports for the latest information on Hurricane Milton.

Here are some tips for staying safe during a hurricane:

Evacuate if you are in an area that is at risk of flooding or storm surge.

Have a plan for where you will go if you need to evacuate.

Make sure you have enough food, water, and other supplies on hand.

Stay informed about the storm's path and intensity.

Be prepared for power outages and other disruptions.