As Hurricane Milton made landfall tonight, its intensity decreased, now classified as a Category 2 hurricane by the National Hurricane Center. With sustained winds of 110 mph and even stronger gusts, the storm is currently situated 20 miles northeast of Sarasota, Florida.
Despite the downgrade in classification, the impacts of Hurricane Milton remain severe. Over a million homes and businesses in Florida are already experiencing power outages, and life-threatening flooding continues to pose a significant risk.
