Residents along the west coast of Florida are advised to prepare for deteriorating conditions as Hurricane Milton approaches. The storm is expected to impact key areas such as Tampa, Sarasota, Fort Myers, and Orlando with varying intensities and durations.
In Tampa, the storm is forecasted to last from Wednesday 2 p.m. to Thursday 2 p.m. with peak winds reaching 80 to 100 mph and gusts up to 115 mph expected between Thursday 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. Residents can anticipate 8 to 12 inches of rainfall, with the heaviest downpour occurring from Wednesday 2 p.m. to Thursday 8 a.m. Storm surge is projected to be 10 to 15 feet above ground in flood-prone areas, peaking from Wednesday 10 p.m. to Thursday 6 a.m.
