As Hurricane Milton approaches the west coast of Florida, winds are intensifying in the region. The center of the hurricane is now just 50 miles away from Sarasota, leading to strong gusts and sustained winds along the coast.
According to the National Hurricane Center, a sustained wind speed of 58 mph and a gust of 77 mph were recorded at the mouth of Tampa Bay in the Egmont Channel in the last hour. These powerful winds are indicative of the increasing strength of the storm as it moves closer to land.
