Hurricane Milton is set to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast late Wednesday.

The Category 3 hurricane is on a path toward central Florida with significant impacts expected for Tampa and its metropolitan area. The most concerning part for the area is the storm surge, which could send water several feet high into the city and coast.

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Federal Emergency Management Agency officials have asked people to follow directions from their local officials and “leave immediately” if told to evacuate from the “dangerous” storm.

Milton comes not long after Hurricane Helene devastated Florida and overwhelmed states farther north, such as Tennessee and North Carolina.