Current advisories for Central Florida and county-by-county impacts as Milton approaches the state.
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Live Coverage of Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, Central Florida counties are facing heightened risks of severe winds, heavy rain, and flooding. As the storm nears the west coast and moves inland, the threat of severe weather is expected to escalate.
Keep Scrolling for County-Specific Impacts and Advisories
Seminole County
Orange County
Osceola County
Flagler County
Volusia County
Brevard County
Marion County
Lake County
Sumter County
Polk County
Active Alerts:
- Tornado watch for Osceola and Polk counties until 9 p.m.
- Flood watches issued for all Central Florida counties.
WESH 2 will keep monitoring the situation and updating alerts as necessary. Download the WESH 2 app to stay informed about weather updates.
Tropical Advisories:
A hurricane warning is currently in effect for:
- Marion County
- Orange County
- Seminole County
- Lake County
- Osceola County
- Polk County
- Sumter County
- Flagler County
- Volusia County
- Brevard County
Coastal counties, including Flagler, Brevard, and Volusia, are also under storm surge advisories until further notice.
Current Situation:
Residents of Orlando and surrounding areas should brace for significant impacts from Hurricane Milton. The primary threats include flash flooding, tornadoes, and torrential rainfall. Some areas may experience sustained winds and gusts exceeding 100 mph based on the storm's current trajectory.
While conditions are expected to be relatively calm on Wednesday morning, as Milton approaches the west coast, outer bands will bring severe weather to Central Florida later in the day. Expect heavy rainfall, strong winds, and the possibility of tornadoes as the evening progresses.
Forecast:
Conditions will deteriorate overnight into Thursday morning, with the worst winds anticipated during this time. Many residents across Central Florida may experience power outages due to these strong gusts.
Stay tuned to WESH 2 for the most accurate weather forecasts in Central Florida.
Weather Alerts:
For the latest weather alerts, download the WESH 2 News app. The First Warning Weather team includes Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda, and Cam Tran.