A Category 3 hurricane named Milton is currently intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico, with sustained winds of 120 mph. The storm is situated approximately 180 miles west-northwest of Progreso, Mexico, and over 700 miles west-southwest of Tampa, Florida, as reported by the National Hurricane Center.
Forecasts indicate that Milton is expected to further strengthen and could potentially reach Category 4 status in the coming days. The hurricane is projected to track just north of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula through Tuesday before shifting northeastward towards Florida.
As Milton approaches the Florida coast on Wednesday, it is anticipated to encounter somewhat unfavorable atmospheric conditions, which may slightly weaken the storm before making landfall. Despite this, Milton is still predicted to be a highly dangerous hurricane upon reaching the coast late Wednesday and moving over the Peninsula into Thursday.
The impact of Hurricane Milton is likely to bring heavy rainfall and powerful winds to the Yucatán Peninsula early this week. Similar severe weather conditions could potentially affect Florida as early as Tuesday night, posing significant risks to residents and properties in the region.
