Hurricane Milton 2 AM Update

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – The National Hurricane Center’s latest cone shows Milton’s track has stayed on course.

Here is what is new from the update: The 2 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center reports Milton continues to intensify. It has the center of Hurricane Milton moving to the east at 6 mph. Sustained wind speeds remain at 90 mph and the pressure has dropped by 2 mb to 975 mb.

The track remains nearly the same, but the satellite view shows the eye beginning to develop. Milton is expected to become a category 4 storm in the far Gulf waters before running into shear. That should weaken it to a category 3 hurricane by the time it makes landfall on the west coast of Florida on Wednesday, as a major hurricane capable of life-threatening impacts.

All preparations should be completed no later than Tuesday afternoon.

Areas of heavy rain will impact Florida in advance of the storm’s arrival. Hazards include storm surge, dangerous winds, heavy rains, possible tornadoes, and more.

Expect watches and warning to be issued for Florida later today. Mandatory evacuations will begin after 2 p.m. for level A and B in Manatee County, level A in Sarasota County, and all mobile homes and recreational vehicles in both counties.

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