Hurricane Milton weakened early Tuesday to a Category 4 storm as it takes aim at Florida's west coast. Landfall is expected as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.
Milton is closing in as Floridians are still recovering from the devastation unleashed by Hurricane Helene.
Milton downgraded to Category 4 storm
Hurricane Milton's maximum sustained winds slowed early Tuesday to about 155 mph, dropping the storm down to a "powerful" Category 4 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center said.
Milton storm surge forecast grows, winds now 180 mph
The storm surge forecast for Hurricane Milton has been revised higher by the National Hurricane Center.
Florida's west coast can expect a maximum of 10-15 feet in some areas, according to the NHC. Milton poses an "extremely serious" threat, the NHC said.
Winds are now clocking in at 180 mph, the NHC reported.
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