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Initially, Milton intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in just 24 hours, matching the strength of history's most disastrous Atlantic hurricanes. It had weakened to Category 4 on Monday but became strong again to Category 5 by Tuesday night with winds at 160 mph.
Forecasters expect it to remain a major hurricane as it nears Florida’s west coast.
• Heavy rain: Up to 10 inches or more across the peninsula.
• High winds: Gusts exceeding 100 mph, even inland.
• Storm surge: Coastal areas could see surges of 10-15 feet.
Milton is expected to weaken as it moves east, potentially reaching Bermuda by the weekend.