As of now, Hurricane Milton has been downgraded to a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 155 mph. It is located approximately 85 miles northeast of Progreso, Mexico, and 560 miles southwest of Tampa, Florida, moving at 12 mph to the east-northeast. The National Hurricane Center warns that Milton continues to pose an "extremely serious threat" to Florida, prompting widespread evacuations and preparations across the state.
As Hurricane Milton swirls in the Gulf of Mexico and poses a threat to Florida's coast, the National Hurricane Center is actively monitoring the storm's trajectory and intensity.
Milton rapidly intensified on Monday, according to the NHC, evolving into a massive system in just a few hours that morning.
By Monday evening, Milton had reached wind speeds exceeding 180 mph, categorizing it as a powerful Category 5 storm.
However, winds associated with Milton began to decrease on Monday night, and by 2 a.m. Tuesday, it had been downgraded to a Category 4 storm. At 5 a.m., the NHC reported that Milton's winds remained intense at 155 mph.
The NHC warns that Milton continues to pose an "extremely serious threat" to Florida.
Hurricane Milton has been downgraded to a Category 4 storm, featuring sustained winds of 155 mph. Currently, it is located about 85 miles northeast of Progreso, Mexico, and 560 miles southwest of Tampa, Florida, moving at 12 mph to the east-northeast. The National Hurricane Center continues to warn that Milton presents an "extremely serious threat" to Florida, leading to extensive evacuations and preparations across the state.
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