About 1.9 million customers in Florida are currently facing power outages following the impact of Hurricane Milton, as reported by PowerOutage.us. The storm made landfall at around 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 9, and by 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 10, numerous counties were experiencing electricity disruptions.
The counties along the coast, particularly those where Milton hit land, such as Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota, are among the hardest hit areas with the highest number of power outages. The aftermath of Hurricane Milton has led to widespread outages, affecting a significant portion of the state.