Hurricane Milton tracker: ‘Dangerous’ storm makes landfall

By Ross O'Keefe

Published October 9, 2024 8:00pm ET

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Hurricane Milton tracker: ‘Dangerous’ storm makes landfall — Hurricane Milton as seen from the International Space Station. (NASA)

Hurricane Milton hit Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday night.

The Category 3 hurricane made landfall in Siesta Key, Florida, and significant impacts are expected for the area, which includes Tampa. The most concerning part for the area is the storm surge, which could send water several feet high into the city and coast.

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