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Live Blog EndedOct 10, 2024

Milton brings widespread flooding, damage and deaths to Florida

Milton made landfall on Florida's Gulf coast with 120 mph winds

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What to Know

  • Hurricane Milton made landfall along the Gulf coast of Florida near Siesta Key around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center said
  • Milton had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph when it made landfall
  • Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, and flooding rains were experienced across portions of central and southwestern Florida
  • Multiple deaths have been reported from Milton with the death toll expected to climb
  • Power was knocked out for more than 3 million people across the state from Milton as reports of widespread damage were coming in
  • Milton also created a tornado threat throughout Florida on Wednesday, leading to multiple fatalities

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October 10, 2024 9:12 am

Schools to reopen Friday, October 11

October 10, 2024 4:23 am

Wind advisory in effect until 4 p.m.

October 10, 2024 3:39 am

Milton's strongest wind gusts

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