PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Hurricane Milton is a large, major storm expected to impact Florida's Gulf Coast, including the Tampa Bay area this week. County leaders have begun issuing mandatory evacuations; to get the latest orders, click or tap here.
A tornado watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday for the Tampa Bay area.
If you don't know your evacuation zone, you can find that here.
10 Tampa Bay is keeping you informed, prepared and connected before, during and after the storm. Our weather team has the latest on the expected impacts Hurricane Milton could bring to the Tampa Bay area.
Here's a county-by-county breakdown of forecasted Milton impacts as of 11 p.m. Tuesday:
Citrus County
When
8 p.m. Wednesday through 8 a.m. Thursday
Impact
Winds: 60-80 mph
Rain: 6 to 10 inches
Surge: 2 to 4 feet
Need to know
Flash flood threat. Find Citrus County evacuation info here.
DeSoto County
When
10 p.m. Wednesday through 10 a.m. Thursday
Impact
Winds: 70-90 mph
Rain: 6 to 12 inches
Surge: No surge expected, but flash flooding is a concern
Need to know
Power outages likely. Find Citrus County evacuation info here.
Hardee County
When
10 p.m. Wednesday through 10 a.m. Thursday
Impact
Winds: 70-90 mph
Rain: 6 to 12 inches
Surge: No surge expected, but flash flooding is a concern
Need to know
Power outages likely. Find Hardee County evacuation info here.
Hernando County
When
8 p.m. Wednesday through 8 a.m. Thursday
Impact
Winds: 60-80 mph
Rain: 6 to 10 inches
Surge: 5 to 10 feet
Need to know
Flash flood threat. Find Hernando County evacuation info here.
Highlands County
When
10 p.m. Wednesday through 10 a.m. Thursday
Impact
Winds: 70-90 mph
Rain: 6 to 12 inches
Surge: No surge expected, but flash flooding is a concern
Need to know
Power outages likely. Find Highlands County evacuation info here.
Hillsborough County
When
6 p.m. Wednesday through 6 a.m. Thursday
Impact
Winds: 80-110 mph
Rain: 8 to 15 inches
Surge: 11 to 15 feet
Need to know
Heed all evacuations. Find Hillsborough County evacuation info here.
Manatee County
When
4 p.m. Wednesday through 4 a.m. Thursday
Impact
Winds: 90-110 mph
Rain: 6 to 10 inches
Surge: 6 to 9 feet
Need to know
Heed all evacuations. Find Manatee County evacuation info here.
Pasco County
When
8 p.m. Wednesday through 8 a.m. Thursday
Impact
Winds: 60-80 mph
Rain: 6 to 10 inches
Surge: 5 to 10 feet
Need to know
Flash flood threat. Find Pasco County evacuation info here.
Pinellas County
When
6 p.m. Wednesday through 6 a.m. Thursday
Impact
Winds: 80-110 mph
Rain: 8 to 15 inches
Surge: 6 to 9 feet
Need to know
Heed all evacuations. Find Pinellas County evacuation info here.
Polk County
When
10 p.m. Wednesday through 10 a.m. Thursday
Impact
Winds: 70-90 mph
Rain: 6 to 12 inches
Surge: No surge expected, but flash flooding is a concern
Need to know
Power outages likely. Find Polk County evacuation info here.
Sarasota County
When
4 p.m. Wednesday through 4 a.m. Thursday
Impact
Winds: 90-110 mph
Rain: 6 to 10 inches
Surge: 9 to 13 feet
Need to know
Heed all evacuations. Find Sarasota County evacuation info here.
