As Milton's outer bands sweep across Florida, the state braces for deteriorating conditions throughout the day, with the most significant impact expected in the evening hours. Here is a detailed timeline for key areas along Milton's path:
Tampa
Storm duration: Wednesday 4 p.m. - Thursday 3 p.m.
Peak wind: 80-100 mph with gusts to 115 mph, Thursday 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Rainfall: 10-15 inches
Peak Rainfall: Wednesday 2 p.m. - Thursday 8 a.m.
Storm Surge: 8-12 feet above ground in flood-prone areas, peaking Wednesday 10 p.m. - Thursday 6 a.m.
Sarasota
Storm duration: Wednesday 3 p.m. - Thursday 3 p.m.
Peak wind: 90-110 mph with gusts to 140 mph, Wednesday 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Rainfall: 6-8 inches
Peak Rainfall: Wednesday 2 p.m. - Thursday 8 a.m.
Storm Surge: 10-15 feet above ground in flood-prone areas, peaking Wednesday 10 p.m. - Thursday 6 a.m.
Orlando
Storm duration: Wednesday 9 p.m. - Thursday 6 p.m.
Peak wind: 70-90 mph with gusts to 100 mph Thursday 8 a.m. - Thursday 1 p.m.
Rainfall: 10-15 inches
Peak Rainfall: Wednesday 7 a.m. - Thursday 11 a.m.
Fort Myers
Storm duration: Wednesday 4 p.m. - Thursday 3 p.m.
Peak wind: 25-35 mph with gusts to 55 mph, Wednesday 11 p.m. - Thursday 7 a.m.
Rainfall: 2-4 inches
Peak Rainfall: Wednesday 10 a.m. - Thursday 2 a.m.
Storm Surge: 8-12 feet above ground in flood-prone areas, peaking Thursday 12 a.m. - Thursday 6 a.m.
