Is Hurricane Milton Going to Hit Miami? Storm’s Projected Path Through Florida

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Many have been preparing for Hurricane Milton’s landfall, expected to occur midweek, and it has drawn significant attention. Initially a Category 5 storm, it has now weakened to Category 4, with winds of 145 miles per hour, according to The Weather Channel at the time of publication—all within a day. Florida has frequently been the target of hurricanes and tropical storms. One of the strongest hurricanes in recent history was Hurricane Andrew, which made landfall in 1992, causing widespread devastation across the Miami-Dade area and leaving a lasting impact on the region. Milton is predicted to weaken by the time it reaches land, according to the outlet. As more updates emerge, here’s what we know about Hurricane Milton.

4 am CDT – Extremely powerful Hurricane #Milton is just north of the Yucatan Peninsula. Forecast to remain an extremely dangerous hurricane when it reaches Florida Wednesday night. This is a very serious threat and residents in Florida are urged to listen to local officials.… pic.twitter.com/UifYnQO9rf

— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) October 8, 2024

When Will Hurricane Milton Make Landfall?

According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the hurricane is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday night. “Milton is expected to grow in size and remain an extremely dangerous hurricane when it approaches the west coast of Florida on Wednesday. A large area of destructive storm surge will occur along parts of the west coast of Florida,”  the NHC shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “This is an extremely life-threatening situation and residents in those areas should follow advice given by local officials and evacuate immediately if told to do so.” 

Will Hurricane Milton Hit Orlando?

Orlando is currently within Hurricane Milton’s projected path and has been placed under a state of emergency, as announced by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer during a press conference on Monday, October 7.

Will Hurricane Milton Hit Miami?

While Miami is not within the projected path of Hurricane Milton, a flood watch has been issued for South Florida, according to CBS News. Residents can also expect heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Hurricane Milton’s Projected Path

After making landfall on Florida’s west coast, Milton is expected to move eastward across the state, before heading out into the Atlantic Ocean.

This hurricane follows closely after Hurricane Helene, which also impacted parts of Florida.