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Hurricane Milton Approaching West-Central Florida As Category 3 Storm

Debris from homes flooded in Hurricane Helene sits curbside as Hurricane Milton approaches on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Port Richey, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

A powerful Category 3 hurricane named Milton is currently barreling towards the west-central coast of Florida, posing a significant threat to the region. With maximum sustained winds reaching 120 mph, this storm is expected to bring destructive forces to the area.

As of Wednesday evening, Milton's center is a mere 60 miles southwest of Sarasota, Florida, putting nearby residents on high alert. Already, wind gusts exceeding 60 mph are being felt along the southwest Florida coastline, accompanied by a rising storm surge that is causing concern among locals.

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