Hurricane Milton Downgraded to Category 2 as It Moves Through Florida

Hurricane Milton‘s winds have decreased after making landfall, and it is now classified as a Category 2 hurricane by the National Hurricane Center. The storm currently boasts winds of 110 mph, with even stronger gusts, and is centered about 20 miles northeast of Sarasota, Florida.

While the hurricane’s designation has changed, its dangerous impacts remain severe. Over a million homes and businesses across the state are already without power, and life-threatening flooding continues to pose a significant risk.

Milton is expected to maintain its hurricane status as it tracks across Florida overnight into Thursday morning, with its hazardous effects potentially reaching hundreds of miles from the storm’s center.