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Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm around Tampa, Florida late Wednesday evening.

The NHC said the storm had sustained winds of up to 120 mph as it warned of a life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding.

Milton slammed into a Florida region still reeling from Hurricane Helene.

At least 2 dead after storms sweeps across state

Milton spawned tornadoes and heavy rain, threatening Tampa Bay with a potentially life-threatening seawater surge. The storm hit the coast as a Category 5 hurricane, but was later downgraded to Category 1. DW has more.

TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton crashed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, pounding the coast with ferocious winds of over 100 mph (160 kph), heavy rain and producing a series of tornadoes around the state. Tampa avoided a direct hit.

Hurricane slammed into west coast, pushing wall of water onshore, putting lives at risk

The cyclone had maximum sustained winds of 120mph (205kph) as it roared ashore 8.30pm local time.

The cyclone had maximum sustained winds of 120mph (205kph) as it roared ashore 8.30pm local time.

The storm has crashed into the Florida coast, packing furious winds and triggering life-threatening storm surges across a region still reeling from Hurricane Helene two weeks before.

The cyclone crashed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, pounding the coast with ferocious winds of over 100 mph (160 kph), heavy rain and producing a series of tornadoes around the state.

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key Florida on Wednesday as Category 3 storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Milton was located about 115 miles (185 km) southwest of Orlando Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (205 kph), the Miami-based forecaster said. As many as two million…

Hurricane Milton has plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene, pounding cities with winds of over 100 mph after producing a barrage of tornadoes.

Hurricane Milton has crashed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, pounding the coast with ferocious winds of over 100 mph, knocking out power to millions and producing a series of tornadoes around the state.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene, pounding cities with winds of over 100 mph (160 kph) after producing a barrage of tornadoes, but sparing Tampa a direct hit. The storm tracked to the south in the final hours and made landfall in Siesta Key near Sarasota, about 70 miles (112 kilometers) south of Tampa. The situation in the Tampa area was still a major emergency as St. Petersburg recorded over 16 inches (41 centimeters) of rain, prompting the National Weather Service to warn of flash flooding. Tropicana Field, the home of the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, appeared to be badly damaged. Television images Wednesday night showed that the fabric that serves as the domed building’s roof had been ripped to shreds. It was not immediately clear if there was damage inside the stadium.More than 2 million homes and businesses were without power in Florida, according to poweroutage.us, which tracks utility reports.…

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida on Wednesday night, resulting in vast destruction, flooding, and numerous tornados.

Life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds & flash flooding are hitting central Florida

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida: An expanding Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast on Wednesday (Oct 9), spawning tornados and lashing the region with rain as it threatened the Tampa Bay area, whe

Hurricane Milton marched across central Florida on Thursday after making landfall on the state's west coast hours earlier, whipping up deadly tornadoes, destroying homes and knocking out power to nearly 2 million customers.

Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Hurricane Milton made landfall near Sarasota along Florida's west coast Wednesday night, knocking out power for nearly 3 million people. Fatalities and injuries were reported.

Storm-battered Florida braced for a direct hit from Hurricane Milton which strengthened back to a Category 5 storm Tuesday, as US President Joe Biden begged residents to flee what he warned could be the worst natural disaster to hit the state in a cent...

Hurricane Milton hits Florida with Category-3 winds, tornadoes, and power outages, sparing Tampa direct impact.

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The storm has caused deaths, flooding and devastating damage across a large section of the state but spared Tampa a direct hit.

The St. Lucie County sheriff has confirmed "multiple fatalities" reported after a tornado tore through the area earlier today as Hurricane Milton continues to cause havoc in the state

St. Lucie County sheriff confirmed "multiple fatalities" reported after a tornado tore through the area earlier today. The fatality number remains uncertain at this stage

More than 1.5 million homes and business lost power Wednesday night as Hurricane Milton, which many fear could become a historically damaging storm, made landfall in Florida. The category 3 storm brought…

Thousands of UK citizens have had flights cancelled with others are trapped in Florida

Kate Collins has gathered supplies such as a generator, batteries, lanterns, food, and water

Milton is the second major storm to slam Florida in just two weeks.

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Meteorologists have noted a number of violent tornandoes expected to rip across the state before Hurricane Milton itself.

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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor: “Helene was a wake-up call. This (Milton) is literally catastrophic . . . If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you are going to die.”

Hurricane Milton blasted ashore in Florida Wednesday night with furious winds, life-threatening rain and storm surge, as people who endured another hurricane just two weeks ago braced for a long, violent night.

Hurricane Milton: Latest updates from DailyMail.com's liveblog

Florida: Fueled by warm Gulf of Mexico waters, Hurricane Milton made a devastating landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday. It unleashed a destructive storm surge and caused widespread flooding. Over 1 million households in the region plunged into darkness without power. Hurricane Milton has now intensified to a Category 5 hurricane with winds howling […]

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida in the early hours with 120mph winds and a dangerous storm surge wreaking havoc across the west coast of the state

Hurricane Milton’s record-breaking speed and pressure have alarmed scientists. Milton has tied in third place for the fastest sustained wind speeds measured in a hurricane since records began.

Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm, highlighting the connection between climate change and extreme weather events.

All flights to Florida from the UK have been cancelled after the majority of airports confirmed they would be ceasing operations this morning.

The storm's eye is clearly visible, surrounded by dense cloud bands stretching across hundreds of kilometers.

Milton became 1 of most the powerful hurricanes on record after winds rose by 150 kph

Multiple powerful tornadoes ripped across Florida hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday, tearing off roofs, overturning vehicles and sucking debris into the air as the black V-shaped columns moved