Monday, October 7, 2024 11:19 AM

Milton explodes into Major Category 3 Hurricane

Christopher Nunley

Milton explodes overnight undergoing rapid intensification into a Major Category 3 Hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph. Additional strengthening is forecast over the next 24-36 hours. Landfall is forecast in Florida late Wednesday as a Major Hurricane.

Latest advisory on Milton from the NHC (7AM Monday) Latest advisory on Milton from the NHC (7AM Monday)