Milton Hurricane Update

Hurricane Milton brings Florida its strongest winds in over a decade

Residents are urged to stay inside as storm makes landfall

Hurricane Milton has made landfall in Florida, bringing with it the strongest winds the state has seen in over a decade. The storm made landfall near Panama City Beach at 11 a.m. CDT, with winds of 155 mph. The hurricane is expected to continue to produce heavy rain and flooding as it moves across the state.

Evacuations were ordered for coastal areas

Governor Ron DeSantis had ordered mandatory evacuations for all coastal areas, and residents were urged to stay inside as the storm made landfall. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that traffic was at a standstill on some roads as people tried to evacuate. Some areas were experiencing power outages and downed trees.

Hurricane Milton is expected to weaken as it moves inland

The National Hurricane Center is forecasting that Hurricane Milton will weaken as it moves inland, but the storm is still expected to produce heavy rain and flooding. The storm is expected to move across the state and into Georgia by Tuesday.

Residents are urged to stay tuned to local news reports for the latest information on the storm.