Sarasota County shelters open, evacuation orders expanded to Level C
Sarasota County officials are now urging everyone in evacuation levels A, B, and C to leave their homes ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Sarasota County residents preparing for wrath of Hurricane Milton amid evacuation orders
Sarasota County has issued mandatory evacuations for levels A, B, and C, which includes the barrier islands and downtown Sarasota. For those not evacuating, they’re doing what they can to stay safe and protect their homes. “We thought about leaving, may not make sense to leave now,” said resident Greg Volkov.
Florida officials give evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton reaches Category 5
Florida officials are urging residents to evacuate now as Hurricane Milton intensifies and sets its sights on the state's west coast. Hours before the storm strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane on Monday,
Sarasota County Expands Evacuation Order As Hurricane Milton Intensifies
Sarasota County is now urging even more residents to evacuate as Hurricane Milton strengthens and approaches Florida. The evacuation order has been extended to include Level C, in addition to the previously ordered Levels A and B.
Sarasota County announces mandatory evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton
SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — Sarasota County to hold a news conference in preparation for Hurricane Milton. Sarasota County Administrator, Jonathan Lewis will be joined by Emergency Management Chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi, Sarasota County Sheriff Hoffman, and Sarasota County Superintendent Connor.
Hurricane warnings issued for Florida ahead of ‘life-threatening’ Category 5 Milton
The storm, which has intensified at near-record speed, is expected to produce a devastating surge along Florida’s west coast, probably including Tampa..
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Hurricane Milton tracker: Category 4 storm 'extremely dangerous'
Use today to finalize and execute your safety plan Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday urged Floridians to "use today as your day to finalize and execute the plan that is going to protect you and your family" from Hurricane Milton.
Live: Sarasota County orders evacuation of Levels A, B ahead of dangerous Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton threatens Sarasota and Manatee counties with a massive storm surge and potential Category 4 winds. Residents prepare for flooding.
Live: Storm surge forecast goes up for Sarasota-Manatee as Hurricane Milton hits 180 mph
Sarasota and Manatee counties are now under a hurricane Warning and storm surge warning due to Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton tracker and forecast: Category 4 storm 'extremely dangerous'
Hurricane Milton weakened early Tuesday to a Category 4 storm as it takes aim at Florida's west coast. Landfall is expected as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Milton is closing in as Floridians are still recovering from the devastation unleashed by Hurricane Helene.
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Hurricane Milton live updates: Monster storm re-intensifies to Category 5 as Florida braces for direct hit
Hurricane Milton, which forecasters say poses an "extremely serious threat," is expected to roar into Florida tomorrow.
Florida Evacuation Map Update as Hurricane Milton Explodes in Strength
The Category 5 hurricane is set to make landfall in Florida less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene sacked the state.
Sarasota-Manatee prepares for impact of major Hurricane Milton
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'Catastrophic' Hurricane Milton set to smash into Florida as mayor urges people to evacuate: 'If you choose to stay you are going to die!'
Tampa's mayor has issued an urgent evacuation alert as Hurricane Milton approaches - as she warns that staying in evacuation ...