Meteorologists in Severe Weather Center 9 are tracking Milton as it passes through Florida.
See the latest updates below:
1:30 p.m. update Flash flood warning extended for parts of Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia Counties until 6 a.m.
1 p.m. update: Meteorologist David Heckard said Milton has weakened to a Category 1 hurricane as it continues to severely impact much of Central Florida.
In the last hour, an 86 mph gust was recorded at Orlando International Airport, and an 85 mph gust at Daytona Beach International Airport.
Hurricane-force wind gusts and flooding rains will continue across much of the area.
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The worst weather in Metro Orlando will be between now and 4 a.m., with the worst weather continuing across the east coast of Florida through Thursday.
Flash Flooding remains a major concern for the next few hours, with 8-14″ of rain likely.
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Previous story: Meteorologist David Heckard said Milton continues to produce intense winds and flooding rains across Central Florida.
TIMELINE: Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Siesta Key, barrels through Central Florida
Sixty-70 mph wind gusts have now overspread to the majority of the area, and wind gusts will continue to increase.
The worst weather in Metro Orlando looks to be between now and 4 am, with the worst weather continuing across the east coast of Florida through of the day Thursday.
Milton continues to produce intense winds and flooding rains across Central Florida.
Flash flooding remains a major concern the next few hours, with 8-14″ of rain likely.
If you lose power, you can listen with Channel 9 storm coverage of WDBO AM 580 and 107.3 FM.
Read: Channel 9 brings you closer to Hurricane Milton’s impact across Florida
WFTV Milton 9 PM Update
Milton is now over interior Manatee County and has decreased to Cat. 2 intensity.
Meteorologist David Heckard said Hurricane Milton continues to slam much of Florida as a Category 2 storm.
Milton continues to produce intense winds and flooding rains across Central Florida.
Milton continues to produce intense winds and flooding rains across Central Florida.
Milton continues to slam much of Florida, as winds continue to increase across Central Florida.
A rare Flash Flood Emergency has been issued for the Tampa Bay Metro Area until 2:30 am.
WFTV MILTON MAKES LANDFALL
Meteorologist David Heckard said Milton is nearing landfall as a Category 3 major hurricane along the Suncoast.
Meteorologist David Heckard said Milton is nearing landfall as a Category 3 major hurricane along the Suncoast.
Meteorologist Brian Shields said the biggest thing to watch is the intensity on Wednesday.
Meteorologist Brian Shields said the biggest thing to watch is the intensity on Wednesday.
Meteorologist Brian Shields said the biggest thing to watch is the intensity on Wednesday.
Milton remains a powerful Category 5 major hurricane with winds of 160 mph.
Milton remains a powerful Category 5 major hurricane with winds of 160 mph.
Storm surge potential for Hurricane Milton
Storm surge potential for Hurricane Milton
The 8 pm advisory from the National Hurricane Center keeps Milton with winds of 165 mph, making the storm an intense Category 5 major hurricane.
The 8 pm advisory from the National Hurricane Center keeps Milton with winds of 165 mph, making the storm an intense Category 5 major hurricane.
The 8 pm advisory from the National Hurricane Center keeps Milton with winds of 165 mph, making the storm an intense Category 5 major hurricane.
Hurricane Hunters have measured a very low minimum pressure inside Hurricane Milton.
Milton has weakened to a Category 4 storm but remains a powerful major hurricane.
Milton has weakened to a Category 4 storm but remains a powerful major hurricane.
Hurricane Milton is maintaining a Cat. 5 status with slightly weaker winds.
Hurricane Milton is maintaining a Cat. 5 status with slightly weaker winds.
Hurricane Milton is maintaining a Cat. 5 status with slightly weaker winds.
Hurricane Milton is maintaining a Cat. 5 status with slightly weaker winds.
Milton continues to intensify as powerful Category 5 major hurricane, with Hurricane Warnings now posted for much of Central Florida.
Milton continues to intensify as powerful Category 5 major hurricane, with Hurricane Warnings now posted for much of Central Florida.
Milton continues to intensify as powerful Category 5 major hurricane, with Hurricane Warnings now posted for much of Central Florida.
Milton continues to intensify as powerful Category 5 major hurricane, with Hurricane Warnings now posted for much of Central Florida.
Hurricane Milton 11p update
Hurricane Milton 11p update
Hurricane Milton 8 p.m. update
Hurricane Milton 8 p.m. update
Hurricane Milton 8 p.m. update
Hurricane Milton Headlines 5 P.m.
Hurricane Milton 5 p.m. update
Hurricane Milton 5 p.m. update
Tropical Storm Milton will gradually gain strength Sunday and will most likely become a hurricane by this Sunday evening.
Tropical Storm Milton will gradually gain strength Sunday and will most likely become a hurricane by this Sunday evening.
Tropical Storm Milton will gradually gain strength Sunday and will most likely become a hurricane by this Sunday evening.
10/5/24 11 p.m. update
10/5/24 11 p.m. update
10/5/24 11 p.m. update
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