Hurricane Milton headed for Florida’s west coast

This is the view of Hurricane Milton from space on Monday morning, October 7, 2024. Milton underwent rapid intensification and is poised to hit Florida’s west coast late Wednesday or early Thursday. Image via NOAA.

Hurricane Milton threatens Florida’s west coast

Hurricane Milton, which sprang to life in the western corner of the Gulf of Mexico, has rapidly intensified as it barrels toward the west coast of Florida. As of Monday morning, its maximum sustained winds were 155 miles per hour, a strong Category 4.