Milton Could Be Worst Tampa Storm in 100 Years: What We Know So Far

Mandatory evacuation orders already have been issued for hundreds of thousands of Florida residents on the Gulf Coast.
Milton Could Be Worst Tampa Storm in 100 Years: What We Know So Far
Satellite imagery of Hurricane Milton as it nears Category 5 strength as of 11:06 a.m. ET on Oct. 7, 2024. NOAA/NESDIS/STAR -GOES East
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Federal forecasters say that Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Oct. 7 and is predicted to hit the Tampa, Florida, area by the evening of Oct. 9, with officials in western Florida issuing mandatory evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of people.

As of Tuesday morning, the storm weakened to a strong Category 4, with 155 mph winds, officials say.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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