Hurricane Milton: What You Need to Know as It Heads to Florida

Hurricane Milton is a powerful storm heading towards Florida's west coast, expected to hit on Wednesday night. The hurricane has been fluctuating between Category 4 and 5, but the main concern is its strength and the storm surge, flooding, and high winds it will bring. Make sure you're prepared by checking these resources. Many coastal communities have already started evacuating. You can check if your area is in the evacuation zone on the Florida Division of Emergency Management's map. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) also has a dedicated page for Hurricane Milton resources.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Hurricane Center is the go-to place for detailed information on Milton. They provide the latest public advisories, wind arrival times, and path estimates. You can also find key messages on their website and Facebook page. NOAA's live hurricane tracker offers a satellite view of Milton. Enable the map scroll feature to zoom in and get a closer look at the hurricane's location. PBS NewsHour is running a live YouTube stream featuring radar data from Hurricane Milton and live views from Florida cameras. WFLA News Channel 8 in Tampa is providing live updates with commentary, analysis, and a real-time "live wobble tracker" to follow Milton's path. If you're in the path of the hurricane, time is short to prepare. Here are some tips to keep your home safe.