Tuesday's Hurricane Milton live updates for Florida are here.
Florida continued preparing, started evacuating and continued watching its path as Hurricane Milton strengthened on Monday.
Communities from the Tampa Bay area south to Southwest Florida, many of which are already recovering from Hurricane Helene in late September and now dealing with Sunday's round of rain, could be where Milton comes ashore midweek as a possible Category 3 hurricane. Watches and warnings were issued today on the Gulf Coast as Hurricane MIlton advances toward Florida.
Central and South Florida from the middle of the state including Orlando, across to Daytona Beach and the Space Coast were also gearing up for what could be a rough strike with flooding in those areas.
Here's what to know across Florida for Monday.
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Hurricane Milton churns toward Florida with 180-mph winds
Hurricane continues moving across the Gulf of Mexico with wind speeds at 180 mph, the National Hurricane Center reported in latest advisory.
At 8 p.m., the eye of Hurricane Milton was located about 650 miles southwest of Tampa.
Milton is moving toward the east near 10 mph. This general motion is expected through tonight followed by a turn toward the east- northeast and northeast on Tuesday and Wednesday.
On the forecast track, the center of Milton is forecast to move near or just north of the Yucatan Peninsula tonight and Tuesday, then cross the eastern Gulf of Mexico and approach the west coast of the Florida Peninsula on Wednesday.
Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that the maximum sustained winds remain near 180 mph with higher gusts.
Milton is a potentially catastrophic Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
While fluctuations in intensity are expected, Milton is forecast to remain an extremely dangerous hurricane through landfall in Florida.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles.
Free shuttles to shelters Tuesday in counties under evacuation order
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, free charter buses will take those in counties with an evacuation order in place to shelters, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
Check here to see if an order is in place in your county.
Call 800-729-3413 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for evacuation assistance.
Hurricane Milton continues strengthening, wind speed now 180-mph
Hurricane Milton poses "an extremely serious" threat to Florida as winds increased to 180 mph, the National Hurricane Center reported in its 5 p.m. advisory.
Milton located is 675 miles southwest of Tampa and moving east at 10 mph.
This general motion is expected through tonight followed by a turn toward the east- northeast and northeast on Tuesday and Wednesday.
On the forecast track, the center of Milton is forecast to move near or just north of the Yucatan Peninsula tonight and Tuesday, then cross the eastern Gulf of Mexico and approach the west coast of the Florida Peninsula on Wednesday.
Satellite data indicate that the maximum sustained winds have increased to near 180 mph with higher gusts.
Milton is a potentially catastrophic category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
While fluctuations in intensity are expected, Milton is forecast to remain an extremely dangerous hurricane through landfall in Florida.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles.
EV owners urged to move vehicles to higher ground ahead of Milton
Manatee County government on Monday urged electric vehicle owners to move them to higher ground ahead as Hurricane Milton approaches.
A Siesta Key, Florida home caught fire in theaftermath of Hurricane Heleneafter a Tesla burst into flames in the garage purportedly due to coming into contact with saltwater, according to previous reports.
U-Haul offering free storage as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida
All 162 Florida U-Haul centers are offering Floridians 30 days of free storage.
“Floridians have to remain vigilant with another powerful hurricane barreling our way, and it’s a stressful time for families looking to stay out of harm’s way,” said Mario Martinez, U-Haul Area District Vice President for Florida’s southern region. “Finding safety away from the storm and protecting your family comes first. But if we can help by securing a family’s valued possessions in a U-Haul facility during these storms at no cost for one month, we are happy to provide that service to our neighbors.”
The free offer applies to new self-storage and U-Box rentals and is based on availability at each individual Company-owned and-operated location, U-Haul said in a news release.
Contactparticipating storesto arrange for the free storage services.
LEGOLAND and Busch Gardens closing ahead of Milton
LEGOLAND Florida, in Winter Haven, will be closed on Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10.Hurricane Milton will also force Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to enact its Named Storm Policy and closed on Tuesday, October 8; Wednesday, October 9; and Thursday, October 10.
Emergency roadway shoulder use for I-4 and I-75 evacuation traffic
"To help facilitate evacuations for #HurricaneMilton, Emergency Shoulder Use (ESU) plans are actively being put in place for Eastbound I-4 and portions of Northbound I-75. Law enforcement and signage will alert motorists on when to enter and exit the shoulder," Florida DOT posted on X.
Florida mandatory evacuation orders update
The following Florida counties are under mandatory evacuation orders:
➤ Know your zone:How to find your Florida evacuation zone by address.
Charlotte County:(Oct. 7, 2024)- Charlotte County Emergency Management has issued evacuation orders for residents in Red Zone-A and Orange Zone-B. The evacuation also includes residents in any zone living in mobile and manufactured homes.
Citrus County:Mandatory Evacuation starting at 8 AM Tuesday, October 8, for anyone in Citrus County residing in campers, tents, mobile homes, manufactured homes, or any structure not capable of withstanding sustained winds of up to 110MPH.
Collier County:Collier declares mandatory evacs in zones A, B effective 6 a.m. Tuesday
Hernando: Mandatory evacuation orders have been announced to start at 8am on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Mandatory Evacuations have been issued for all areas west of US 19, which includes evacuation zones A, B, and C. All residents living in coastal and low-lying areas, as well as manufactured homes county wide, are included.
Hillsborough County: Hillsborough County has issued a mandatory evacuation order for Evacuation Zones A and B, and for all mobile homes and manufactured housing throughout the County starting at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7.
Lee County: Those living in evacuation Zones A and B should finalize their hurricane safety plans and evacuate as soon as possible. Severe weather is expected to move into our area overnight on Tuesday. Remember, evacuations do not need to be hundreds of miles away. We encourage you to stay with a friend or family member in a non-evacuated zone. Emergency shelters are also opening for those without a safe place to ride out the storm.
Manatee County: Evacuations of all persons in Level A, B, and C—and all residents or visitors in RVs or Mobile Homes—ahead of Hurricane Milton beginning at 2 p.m., Monday October 7.
Pasco County: Mandatory evacuations will go into effect Monday, October 7, at 10:00 a.m. for the following: Evacuation Zones A and B Everyone living in a manufactured home, mobile home or RV anywhere in Pasco Everyone in low-lying areas or areas prone to flooding Everyone in an area ordered evacuated by local authorities due to life-safety hazards Voluntary evacuations will go into effect Monday, October 7, at 10:00 a.m. for the following: Evacuation Zone C Everyone registered with Pasco as a Special Needs Resident Everyone who would be vulnerable in the event of a power loss
Pinellas County: Mandatory evacuation is ordered for all Residential Healthcare Facilities within Evacuation Zones A, B, and C. The evacuation is to commence at 1 :30 p.m. on October 6, 2024.
Sarasota County: Update 7:20 a.m. Oct. 7: If you are in Sarasota County and you live in Level A or close to Level A, a manufactured home community or a mobile or boat home, NOW is the time to implement your plan, whether it’s staying with a family member or friend in a different level or leaving the area. If your plan is to leave the area, do so now, today, Monday.
Volusia County: Volusia County has enacted an evacuation order for Hurricane Milton beginning 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, for the following: all areas east of the intracoastal waterway; all manufactured and mobile homes; all low-lying areas and other areas prone to flooding; all campsites and RV recreational parks
Power outages reported in Florida
Power outages have begun to affect Floridians Monday ahead of Hurricane Milton which is forecast to make landfall along the state's west coast on Wednesday.
Track power outages here:
Orlando airport MCO to suspend flights Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Milton
Orlando International Airport (MCO) said it will suspend commercial passenger and private operations ahead of Hurricane Milton beginning Wednesday morning, Oct. 9.
"The airport is not closed and will remain open to accept emergency/aid and relief flights as necessary. We will resume commercial operations as soon as possible based on damage assessment," the airport said in a statement on its website.
Milton could bring 8-12 feet of storm surge to portions of Florida
The combination of a dangerous storm surge from Hurricane Milton and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline, according to the NHC.
The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide:
- Anclote River, FL to Englewood, FL...8-12 ft
- Tampa Bay...8-12 ft
- Yankeetown, FL to Anclote River, FL...5-10 ft
- Englewood, FL to Bonita Beach, FL...5-10 ft
- Charlotte Harbor...5-10 ft
- Bonita Beach, FL to Chokoloskee, FL...4-7 ft
- Suwannee River, FL to Yankeetown, FL...3-5 ft
Category 5 Hurricane Milton wind speeds increase to 175 mph
Wind speeds for Hurricane Milton increased again Monday – to an eye-popping 175 mph, with higher gusts.
According to the National Hurricane Center's latest advisory, Milton is still a Category 5 storm, the highest category on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
According to the NHC's 2 p.m. update, Milton is moving toward the east near 9 mph. This general motion is expected today followed by a turn toward the east-northeast and northeast on Tuesday and Wednesday.
On the forecast track, Milton is forecast to move near or just north of the Yucatan Peninsula today and Tuesday, then cross the eastern Gulf of Mexico and approach the west coast of the Florida Peninsula by Wednesday.
More mandatory evacuations ordered in Florida
Additional mandatory evacuation orders were issued Monday, including Sarasota, Manatee, Lee, Collier and Citrus counties.
➤ Know your zone:How to find your Florida evacuation zone by address.
Charlotte County:(Oct. 7, 2024)- Charlotte County Emergency Management has issued evacuation orders for residents in Red Zone-A and Orange Zone-B. The evacuation also includes residents in any zone living in mobile and manufactured homes.
Citrus County:Starting Tuesday morning at 8AM.
Collier County:Collier declares mandatory evacs in zones A, B effective 6 a.m. Tuesday
Hillsborough County: Hillsborough County has issued a mandatory evacuation order for Evacuation Zones A and B, and for all mobile homes and manufactured housing throughout the County starting at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7.
Lee County: Those living in evacuation Zones A and B should finalize their hurricane safety plans and evacuate as soon as possible. Severe weather is expected to move into our area overnight on Tuesday. Remember, evacuations do not need to be hundreds of miles away. We encourage you to stay with a friend or family member in a non-evacuated zone. Emergency shelters are also opening for those without a safe place to ride out the storm.
Manatee County: Evacuations of all persons in Level A, B, and C—and all residents or visitors in RVs or Mobile Homes—ahead of Hurricane Milton beginning at 2 p.m., Monday October 7.
Pasco County: Mandatory evacuations will go into effect Monday, October 7, at 10:00 a.m. for the following: Evacuation Zones A and B Everyone living in a manufactured home, mobile home or RV anywhere in Pasco Everyone in low-lying areas or areas prone to flooding Everyone in an area ordered evacuated by local authorities due to life-safety hazards Voluntary evacuations will go into effect Monday, October 7, at 10:00 a.m. for the following: Evacuation Zone C Everyone registered with Pasco as a Special Needs Resident Everyone who would be vulnerable in the event of a power loss
Pinellas County: Mandatory evacuation is ordered for all Residential Healthcare Facilities within Evacuation Zones A, B, and C. The evacuation is to commence at 1 :30 p.m. on October 6, 2024.
Sarasota County: Update 7:20 a.m. Oct. 7: If you are in Sarasota County and you live in Level A or close to Level A, a manufactured home community or a mobile or boat home, NOW is the time to implement your plan, whether it’s staying with a family member or friend in a different level or leaving the area. If your plan is to leave the area, do so now, today, Monday.
Biden declares state of emergency in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton
President Joe Biden on Monday declared a state of emergency in Florida and ordered federal assistance to aid the state, according to a statement from the White House.
The statement reads:
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Milton beginning on October 5, 2024, and continuing.
The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act, to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe.
Public Assistance (Category B) emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 75 percent Federal funding for the counties of Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, Desoto, Dixie, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, and Volusia.
Public Assistance (Category B) emergency protective measures, limited to direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 75 percent Federal funding for the counties of Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Nassau, Suwannee, Taylor, and Union.
Mr. John E. Brogan of FEMA has been appointed to coordinate Federal recovery operations in the affected areas.
Milton now a Category 5 hurricane with 160-mph winds
Data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that Milton has strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center said.
The maximum sustained winds are estimated to be 160 mph, with higher gusts.
Milton is located about 715 miles southwest of Tampa and moving east-southeast at 9 mph.
More schools closed for Hurricane Milton
The Florida Department of Education has announced additional closings for Florida K-12 school districts as Hurricane Milton approaches.
➤ Hurricane Milton closes schools:See what school districts are closed
Hurricane Milton track forecast shifted slightly north
The National Hurricane Center's official track forecast for Hurricane Milton has shifted slightly to the north.
According to the NHC, Milton is likely to become a category 5 hurricane later today. By tomorrow, its intensity should be dictated by any eyewall replacement cycles, which will likely cause the system to gradually weaken but grow larger.
Some weakening is anticipated before the hurricane reaches the Florida Gulf Coast. However, the system is still likely to be a large and powerful hurricane at landfall in Florida, with life-threatening hazards at the coastline and well inland, the NHC said.
There is an increasing risk of life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds for portions of the west coast of the Florida Peninsula beginning Tuesday night or early Wednesday.
Watches, warnings issued for Florida
The National Hurricane Center has issued several watches for portions of Florida, ahead of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall somewhere between Tampa Bay and Marco Island Wednesday.
A hurricane watch is in effect for:
- Florida Gulf coast from Chokoloskee to the mouth of the Suwanee River, including Tampa Bay
A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous.
A storm surge Watch is in effect for:
- Florida Gulf coast from Flamingo northward to the mouth of the Suwannee River, including Charlotte Harbor and Tampa Bay
A Storm Surge Watch means there is a possibility of life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, in the indicated locations during the next 48 hours.
A tropical storm watch is in effect for:
- Florida Gulf coast from Flamingo to south of Chokoloskee
- Florida Gulf coast north of the mouth of the Suwanee River to Indian Pass
- Lower, Middle, and Upper Florida Keys, including Florida Bay
A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.
Hurricane Milton to reach Category 5 today, hurricane center says
Milton continues to rapidly intensify and is expected to become a Category 5 hurricane later today, the National Hurricane Center reported in its latest advisory.
At 11 a.m., data from NOAA and Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that the maximum sustained winds have increased to near 155 mph, with higher gusts.
An eastward to east-southeastward motion is forecast through tonight, followed by a turn toward the east and northeast on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Milton is forecast to move near or just north of the Yucatan Peninsula today and Tuesday, then cross the eastern Gulf of Mexico and approach the west coast of the Florida Peninsula by Wednesday.
Milton is expected to become a large hurricane over the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Evacuations ordered in several Florida counties
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in several counties ahead of Hurricane Milton's projected Wednesday arrival in Florida.
➤ Know your zone:How to find your Florida evacuation zone by address.
MANDATORY
Charlotte County:(Oct. 7, 2024)- Charlotte County Emergency Management has issued evacuation orders for residents in Red Zone-A and Orange Zone-B. The evacuation also includes residents in any zone living in mobile and manufactured homes.
Citrus County:Starting Tuesday morning at 8AM.
Hillsborough County: Hillsborough County has issued a mandatory evacuation order for Evacuation Zones A and B, and for all mobile homes and manufactured housing throughout the County starting at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7.
Lee County: Those living in evacuation Zones A and B should finalize their hurricane safety plans and evacuate as soon as possible. Severe weather is expected to move into our area overnight on Tuesday. Remember, evacuations do not need to be hundreds of miles away. We encourage you to stay with a friend or family member in a non-evacuated zone. Emergency shelters are also opening for those without a safe place to ride out the storm.
Manatee County: Evacuations of all persons in Level A, B, and C—and all residents or visitors in RVs or Mobile Homes—ahead of Hurricane Milton beginning at 2 p.m., Monday October 7.
Pasco County: Mandatory evacuations will go into effect Monday, October 7, at 10:00 a.m. for the following: Evacuation Zones A and B Everyone living in a manufactured home, mobile home or RV anywhere in Pasco Everyone in low-lying areas or areas prone to flooding Everyone in an area ordered evacuated by local authorities due to life-safety hazards Voluntary evacuations will go into effect Monday, October 7, at 10:00 a.m. for the following: Evacuation Zone C Everyone registered with Pasco as a Special Needs Resident Everyone who would be vulnerable in the event of a power loss
Pinellas County: Mandatory evacuation is ordered for all Residential Healthcare Facilities within Evacuation Zones A, B, and C. The evacuation is to commence at 1 :30 p.m. on October 6, 2024.
Sarasota County: Update 7:20 a.m. Oct. 7: If you are in Sarasota County and you live in Level A or close to Level A, a manufactured home community or a mobile or boat home, NOW is the time to implement your plan, whether it’s staying with a family member or friend in a different level or leaving the area. If your plan is to leave the area, do so now, today, Monday.
VOLUNTARY
- Glades County
- Okeechobee
Tampa airport TPA suspends flights starting Tuesday
Tampa International Airport is suspending flight operations beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, the airport posted on X.
"We will suspend flight operations at 9 a.m. Tuesday and reopen when safe to do so," the post reads.
Airport officials also noted that the airport is "not a shelter for people or vehicles."
DeSantis Monday news conference ahead of Milton
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference Monday morning, ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected impact on Florida.
Where in Florida is Jim Cantore?
Well-known hurricane harbinger and The Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore is in Florida and he's headed to Tampa, according to his post X.
On Sunday, Cantore wrote, "See you in Tampa in the morning."
St. Pete-Clearwater Airport PIE closing today ahead of Milton
The St. Pete-Clearwater airport is closing after the last arriving flight at 12:30 Tuesday, ahead of Hurricane Milton, the airport announced on X. The airport will remain closed through Thursday.
"The airport is in a mandatory evacuation zone and is not a public shelter. Prepare and stay safe," the post states.
Milton now a Category 4 hurricane
Hurricane Milton continues to rapidly intensify.
According to data from two hurricane hunter aircraft., Milton has reached maximum wind speeds of 150 mph, making it a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, the National Hurricane Center reported.
➤ Milton surged to Cat 4 in less than a day:What is rapid intensification?
— Kim Luciani
Hurricane Milton increases in strength
The National Hurricane Center is now predicting 145-mph winds in 12 hours and 155 mph winds in 24 hours from Hurricane Milton. Winds have increased to 125 mph between 7 and 8 a.m. EDT.
Milton's cone of uncertainty put was still wide Monday morning. Putting landfall anywhere between just south of Florida's Big Bend and the Naples area. Landfall of the hurricane's eye is predicted to come Wednesday, but effects will likely be felt many hours before Milton comes ashore.
— Cheryl McCloud
State of emergency in Florida meaning
A storm slams into the state. There is a massive run on gasoline. A pandemic drives death tolls higher. Some natural disaster strikes and threatens Floridians andthen the announcement comes: "Governor declares State of Emergency in Florida."
According to Florida Law, “A state of emergency shall be declared by executive order or proclamation of the Governor if she or he finds an emergency has occurred or that the occurrence or the threat thereof is imminent."
— C. A. Bridges
Current evacuation zones in Florida. Know your flood zone
TheFlorida Division of Emergency Managementhas a website to determine whether you live in an evacuation zone and what zone it is.
Go to thewebsiteand enter your address. If your home is in one of the colored areas, those are flood zones where you may be asked to evacuate by local officials.
Typically, Zone A is the most vulnerable and the most likely to be asked to evacuate first. Zone F is most likely to evacuate last.
— Kim Luciani and Cheryl McCloud
In an evacuation zone? Here are Florida traffic maps and cameras.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says there’s still much uncertainty about Hurricane Milton, but the state is preparing toopen highway shoulders for mass evacuationsto come.
Individual counties makeevacuation calls. “Once those orders come down from all the counties, I think it’s going to be a significant number of people,” DeSantis said.
The Florida Department of Transportation is monitoring traffic, and as soon as travel speeds are down to 40 mph, the state will begin to open shoulders for travel to relieve congestion, according to state Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue.
— Cheryl McCloud
Which counties in Florida are in a state of emergency?
Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 54 Florida counties ahead ofHurricane Milton, which could bring Category 3 winds and flooding to already-heavily damaged Gulf Coast communities and beyond. The Florida counties included in the emergency declaration extend across the peninsula. They are:
Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Glades, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie Sumter, Suwanee, Taylor, Union, and Volusia.
Hurricane Milton strength increases to Category 3 storm
Data from a NOAA Hurricane Hunter aicraft indicate that Hurricane Milton is now a major hurricane. The maximum sustained winds are estimated to be 120 mph. Milton is a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
Hurricane Milton's eye shown in satellite images
Hurricane Milton is shown in this National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency video from the GOES-East satellite.
Hurricane Milton tracker: Updating Florida path
Is there school today in Florida? Districts closed ahead of Hurricane Milton
More than a dozen school districts across Florida have announced they'll be closing ahead of and on the days Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida.
Nine schools were closed Monday and more have plans to be closed through Thursday. Here's a list of Florida schools closed today from the state.
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(This story has updated to add new information and to add video.)