Hurricane Milton remains a powerful and dangerous storm with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph and a pressure of 897mb, expected to impact Florida’s west coast near the Tampa Bay region Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.
Check with your airline for flight status.
Sign up for the Alert system in your county to receive critical information during Hurricane Milton.
Tolls will be waived for seven days beginning 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024.
Visit the 352today Hurricane Weather Center for sandbag locations in other areas of the 352.
As Hurricane Milton nears, Pilot Flying J locations in Gainesville and Ocala will remain open to provide fuel, meals, and essentials to travelers, ensuring they can stay prepared during the storm.
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida’s west coast, Governor DeSantis urges residents to finalize evacuation plans, while the state mobilizes resources, including fuel reserves, flood barriers, and National Guard assistance.
Tarps will be handed out to residents while supplies last.
Florida gas prices fell 7 cents per gallon last week, with the state average now at $3.10 per gallon despite rising oil prices and potential Hurricane Milton impacts.
In preparation for the storm, DeSantis signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency, which has since been expanded to 51 counties.