Tropical Storm Milton Expected to Strengthen Into Hurricane Before Making Landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Milton, which formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane before making landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast next week. According to the National Hurricane Center’s update, Milton currently has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and is moving north-northeast at 3 mph. The storm is forecast to rapidly intensify, potentially reaching Category 3 status with winds of 115 mph. The NHC warns of life-threatening impacts, including gusty winds and heavy rainfall, which are expected to affect Florida and parts of Mexico beginning late this weekend. Hurricane Helene Update: Tropical Storm Helene Upgraded to Category 2 Hurricane, Likely To Cause Power Outages in Florida, Georgia and Carolinas.

Tropical Storm Milton to Strengthen into Hurricane

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