10/09/2024

Evacuation Windows Narrow as Hurricane Milton's Heavy Rains Hit Florida

This storm situation is especially dire

People in Florida are quickly running out of time to head to higher ground ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfall along the state's western coastline, an event now expected as early as Wednesday night.

The situation is especially dire: "Milton has the potential to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record for west-central Florida," the National Hurricane Center said on Wednesday.

Heavy rain was spreading over southwestern and west-central Florida early Wednesday, bringing some of the hurricane's first direct effects to the U.S. With conditions deteriorating as the day wears on, people in the storm’s path are being urged to finish any preparations -- and evacuate if ordered to do so.

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