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Hurricane Milton Spawns Tornado Outbreak Ahead Of FL Landfall
The National Weather Service issued dozens of tornado warnings Wednesday morning and afternoon as Milton churned toward FL's west coast.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Hurricane Milton
Coverage of Hurricane Milton preparations, impact and recovery in Florida.
Related:Hurricane Helene
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FL Theme Parks, Attractions Close As Hurricane Milton Approaches
Will Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay close ahead of Milton? See a complete list here.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
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15K Flights Delayed, 2K Flights Canceled As Milton Races Toward FL
Additionally, some cruise lines have had to cancel voyages due to potential threats from Hurricane Milton, a Category 4 storm in the Gulf.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
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Code Red: 'Waffle House Index' Prompts Chain To Close Tampa Locations
Dozens of Waffle House locations were closed Wednesday, indicating Hurricane Milton's expected devastating impact on the Tampa Bay area.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Savannah, GA|News|
Hurricane Milton: Tropical Storm Warning Issued Along GA's Coast
Hurricane Milton, a Category 4 storm, is expected to steamroll central Florida before sending impacts to southeast Georgia.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Hurricane Milton Downgraded To Category 3, Tornado Warnings In Effect
Milton remained a strong storm Wednesday afternoon as if moved through the Gulf of Mexico toward projected landfall in the Tampa Bay area.
Tiffany Razzano and Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Water Shut Off, Barrier Island Bridges Closed: Hurricane Milton
Access to the barrier islands - Casey key, Manasota Key, Siesta Key and Longboat Key - closed Tuesday evening, Sarasota-area officials said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
GA State Of Emergency Declared Due To Milton; Helene Order Extended
Hurricane Milton is expected to bring catastrophe to Florida's west coast, but forecasters told Patch parts of GA could be impacted.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
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Hurricane Milton: FL Schools, Colleges Close As Cat 4 Storm Approaches
​In anticipation of Hurricane Milton's impact on Florida, several schools have closed and will remain closed for a few days.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
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1.2M Gallons Of Gas Heading To Tampa Ahead Of Hurricane Milton
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday assured residents there was not a gas outage though 1,000 stations are reportedly out of fuel.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
FL Braces For Milton: Latest Updates, Full List Of Evacuations
Some Tampa Bay-area residents share their stories as mandatory evacuation orders are in place ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Hurricane Milton: Evacuations Ordered In FL, See Full List By County
Milton is expected to make landfall in the Tampa Bay area late Wednesday as an "extremely dangerous" storm.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Water Service Shut Down, Manatee Bridge Closures: Hurricane Milton
Ahead of Hurricane Milton's hit to Florida, Manatee County crews will shut down water service to Anna Maria Island and area bridges.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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How To Prepare For Hurricane Milton, Cope With Power Outages
As Hurricane Milton moves toward Florida, here's how to prepare your home and family for the storm and power outages.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Hurricane Milton Strengthens To Category 5: ‘Worst-Case’ Scenario
Officials urged Floridians to heed evacuation orders ahead of Milton's predicted landfall. "If you choose to stay, you are going to die."
Tiffany Razzano and Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
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Some FL Airports Close, Flights Canceled Ahead Of Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton churns across the Gulf as a Cat. 5 storm towards FL, several major airports announced closures and flight cancellations.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Savannah, GA|News|
Flooding, Tropical-Storm Force Winds Possible With Milton In GA
Forecasters told Patch the impacts from Category 5 Hurricane Milton may not spare coastal and southeast Georgia.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Evacuations Expand Ahead Of Hurricane Milton’s Hit To FL
Evacuation orders are in effect throughout the Tampa Bay area as Category 5 Hurricane Milton tears across the Gulf towards Florida.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Hurricane Milton 'One Of Strongest' Gulf Storms With 180 MPH Winds
Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a strong Cat. 5 storm with winds as high as 180 mph in the Gulf, forecasters said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Tropical Storm Milton Forms In Gulf; Likely To Become Major Hurricane
A tropical system that formed Saturday in the Gulf could become a major hurricane before making landfall in Florida, forecasters say.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
