The National Weather Service has issued a statement advising residents in Milton to shelter-in-place as Hurricane Milton, now a Category 3 storm with winds of 125 miles per hour, approaches Florida. The time for safe evacuation has passed, and individuals are urged to stay indoors and follow updates unless faced with a life-threatening situation.
As of the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, Milton is located 130 miles from Fort Myers and 150 miles from Tampa. The storm continues to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and a significant tornado outbreak to the region. Additionally, storm surge of nearly 3 feet is impacting areas like Naples, Florida, despite being near low tide.
