Hurricane Milton strengthened quickly early Monday, with wind speeds climbing to 100 mph, making it a Class 2 hurricane, the Nationwide Hurricane Heart mentioned.
A hurricane watch was issued for the world round Tampa Bay, alongside Florida’s western coast.
A view of near-empty rest room paper cabinets at a Walmart as Hurricane Milton approaches, in Tampa, Florida, Oct. 6, 2024.
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The storm, which is within the Gulf of Mexico, is forecast to grow to be a serious hurricane on Monday, which means its winds are anticipated to achieve or exceed 111 mph.
Landfall is anticipated on Wednesday night time, with the storm anticipated to be a Class 3 storm with winds of about 125 mph.
-ABC Information’ Max Golembo
