Hurricane Milton Update Live

Hurricane watch expanded along Florida's west coast

The National Hurricane Center has expanded the hurricane watch along Florida's west coast as Hurricane Milton continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico.

The storm is expected to make landfall somewhere between Tampa Bay and the Panhandle on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.

Evacuations ordered for coastal areas

Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for coastal areas in the hurricane watch zone. Residents in these areas should evacuate immediately.

If you are in a mandatory evacuation zone, please follow the instructions of local officials.

Stay informed and be prepared

It is important to stay informed about the latest developments with Hurricane Milton.

You can get the latest updates from the National Hurricane Center website or from local news sources.

Please take the necessary precautions to stay safe during Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Milton Update Live