Evacuation Orders and Preparations
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for zones A & B in , , and , affecting thousands as approaches.
expands evacuations to include long-term care facilities in zones A, B, and C, amid forecasts of life-threatening impacts.
Hurricane Milton's Intensification and Forecast
Hurricane Milton, now a Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds, is expected to hit the Tampa area, potentially the worst in over a century.
Despite a forecast of slight weakening before landfall, Milton's rapid intensification and small eye size raise concerns for catastrophic damage.