Milton makes landfall as Category 3 hurricane
Hurricane Milton made landfall just after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm. Jonathan Vigliotti, Vladimir Duthiers and Nicole Valdes report from the impact zone.
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Florida conditions worsening
Weather conditions are beginning to deteriorate in Tampa Bay, Florida, hours before Hurricane Milton makes landfall as a Category 3 storm. Before the storm hits, officials are combatting the rapid spread of misinformation on the hurricane and disaster response. CBS News' Cristian Benavides and Rhona Tarrant have more.
Florida mayor on Hurricane Milton
Temple Terrace Mayor Andy Ross discussed the city's preparations for Hurricane Milton as it continues to recover from Hurricane Helene. Officials say the storm will bring life-threatening conditions to Florida's west coast.
Tampa Bay, Orlando brace for Hurricane Milton
Tampa Bay, Florida, braces for Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall Wednesday night. The National Hurricane Center said Milton weakened to a Category 3 hurricane and caused a string of tornadic supercell storms. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti and Manuel Bojorquez report on how Florida areas are preparing.
Biden delivers remarks on Hurricane Milton
President Biden outlined the federal government's Hurricane Milton response plan during a speech at the White House on Wednesday. He warned Floridians that the Category 3 storm is very dangerous as it is expected to make landfall on the state's west coast Wednesday night. Norah O'Donnell anchors CBS News' Special Report, and CBS News' Rob Marciano, Jonathan Vigliotti and Scott MacFarlane have more on Milton.
Florida zoo prepares for Milton
ZooTampa at Lowry Park has taken into account Florida's history of hurricanes as keepers prepare for Milton to approach the state. Tiffany Burns, the zoo's senior director of animal programs, joins CBS News with more on actions to keep animals safe during the storm.
Hurricane expert on Milton
Several tornadoes have touched down in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the state's west coast. CBS News meteorologist and hurricane expert David Yeomans is tracking the storm, and Danny Alvarez, the public information officer for Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, has more on storm response preparations.
Hurricane Milton window to evacuate
Officials say Hurricane Milton could be the most catastrophic storm to hit parts of Florida in more than a century. Storm surge and high winds could be deadly as Milton crosses the state. CBS News has the latest on the Category 4 storm as time to evacuate nears a close.
Orlando hospital official on Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton churns toward Florida's Gulf Coast, Orlando's hospitals are preparing for the storm. Eric Alberts, assistant vice president of emergency management for Orlando Health, joined CBS News to discuss that aspect of the storm.
Fort Myers mayor on biggest Milton concerns
Fort Myers, Florida, Mayor Kevin Anderson joined CBS News to talk about what his biggest worries are as Hurricane Milton bears down on his community.
What to know about Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida late Wednesday or early Thursday, but the weather is already starting to worsen in the state. CBS News' Jessica Burch and Jonathan Vigliotti have more.
Price gouging accusations amid Milton
Multiple companies are being accused of price gouging as Florida residents try to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.
Conditions worsening as Milton nears Florida
Hurricane Milton hasn't made landfall in Florida yet, but the weather is already getting dangerous in the state. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers, Tom Hanson, Manuel Bojorquez and Grand Gilmore have the latest on the storm.
Largo, Florida, mayor outlines Milton prep
Largo, Florida, Mayor Woody Brown joined CBS News to discuss how his community is getting ready for Hurricane Milton with conditions expected to deteriorate in the coming hours.
Watch: DeSantis gives update on Milton
Mass evacuations are underway with Hurricane Milton set to make landfall overnight in Florida. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an update Wednesday on preparations the state is making ahead of the storm.
Florida emergency official on Milton prep
With Hurricane Milton barreling toward Florida and landfall expected overnight, Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi joined CBS News to discuss preparations being made for the storm.
Latest details on Milton as landfall looms
Mass evacuations are underway in Florida as Hurricane Milton moves across the Gulf Coast toward the state. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports on the scene in Florida, Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi joins CBS News to discuss preparations being made by local officials and CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has a look at the forecast.
Florida hospitals in Hurricane Milton's path prepare for worst
Hospitals and other health care facilities on Florida's Gulf Coast — still reeling from Hurricane Helene — are now revving up for Hurricane Milton.
Why Hurricane Milton is so strong
Florida's Gulf Coast region sees many hurricanes, but the storms have grown significantly stronger in the past few years. Hurricane Milton, which is heading towards the Tampa Bay area, has maximum sustained wind speeds of 165 miles per hour, as meteorologists and politicians call it potentially catastrophic. CBS News chief meteorologist and hurricane specialist Ivan Cabrera explains why the storm is so strong.
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Preparations for Milton in inland Florida
Sondra Guffey, economic development director for Florida's DeSoto County, joined CBS News to talk about how residents in the non-coastal parts of Florida are getting ready for Hurricane Milton.
National Hurricane Center director on Milton
Mass evacuations are underway in Florida as Hurricane Milton bears down on the state's Gulf Coast. Dr. Michael Brennan, director of the National Hurricane Center, joined CBS News to discuss the severity of the storm.
Son hikes 11 miles to ensure parent's safety
When Sam Perkins couldn't reach his parents after Hurricane Helene, he hiked 11 miles through debris and mudslides to check on them.
Milton on track for Helene-ravaged areas
Hurricane Milton, currently a Category 4 storm, is on track for parts of Florida's west coast that are still recovering from Helene. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more from residents there who rode out Helene but are not taking chances with Milton, CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore takes a look at the forecast and CBS News New York reporter Elijah Westbrook reports on how the storm is impacting air travel.
Florida mayor on preparations for Milton
Fort Myers Beach, Florida, is under a mandatory evacuation order ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected landfall. The mayor of the community, Dan Allers, joined CBS News to discuss the storm and CBS News New York meteorologist John Elliott has a look at the forecast.
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