Many have been preparing for Hurricane Milton’s landfall, expected to occur midweek, and it has drawn significant attention. Initially a Category 5 storm, it has now weakened to Category 4, with winds of 145 miles per hour, according to The Weather Channel at the time of publication—all within a day. Florida has frequently been the target of hurricanes and tropical storms. One of the strongest hurricanes in recent history was Hurricane Andrew, which made landfall in 1992, causing widespread devastation across the Miami-Dade area and leaving a lasting impact on the region. Milton is predicted to weaken by the time it reaches land, according to the outlet. As more updates emerge, here’s what we know about Hurricane Milton.
When Will Hurricane Milton Make Landfall?
According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the hurricane is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday night. “Milton is expected to grow in size and remain an extremely dangerous hurricane when it approaches the west coast of Florida on Wednesday. A large area of destructive storm surge will occur along parts of the west coast of Florida,” the NHC shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “This is an extremely life-threatening situation and residents in those areas should follow advice given by local officials and evacuate immediately if told to do so.”