Hurricane Milton has just increased to 165 mph wind speed which makes it a category 5 hurricane again. 

“Last Updated: 10/8/2024 5:00:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) – Location: 22.7 N 87.5 W – Movement: ENE at 8 mph – Wind: 165mph – Pressure: 918 mb”

According to the forecast, it will remain a category 5 until for the next nine hours and at some point tomorrow it will becomes a category 4 again. 

As of now, the eye of Milton will make landfall at Sarasota, which is just south of Tampa Bay. 

They are still warning of up to 15 feet of storm surge as Milton makes landfall as a category 3, so this storm will absolutely be deadly.

Below is the full visible satellite photo of Milton:

Hurricane Milton has just increased to 165 mph wind speed which makes it a category 5 hurricane again. "Last Updated: 10/8/2024 5:00:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) - Location: 22.7 N 87.5 W…{ai:summary}Hurricane Milton has intensified to a category 5 storm with winds of 165 mph, expected to maintain this status for about nine hours before weakening. It is projected to make landfall near Sarasota, south of Tampa Bay, with a dangerous storm surge of up to 15 feet.Warnings indicate that the storm will likely cause significant damage as it approaches. Residents are advised to prepare for severe conditions. #weather

BREAKING: Hurricane Milton is a CAT 5 again – The Right Scoop

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