Tropical Storm Milton update: Florida could be hit by major hurricane as Milton to rapidly intensify

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard gives us an update on Tropical Storm Milton as it is now expected to be a Cat.3 hurricane before making landfall on the west coast of Florida next week.

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[cindyspangler]

Fort Myers here, thinking about all my Florida neighbors. 2 yrs to get over Ian and here we are again, along with all of our state, and all the hurricanes since Ian. I am praying for us all. Prayers will not change the course of the storm, but at least we're all with each other in thought.

[paulfincham]

I don't remember seeing a hurricane go east like that through the Gulf

[kevinmcdonald]

Dear Heavenly Father, please keep that away from us, shift that way South and away from landfall. Amen.

[michaelanthony]

I have friends in Florida and I am praying for their safety. Buckle down, listen to rescuers.

[edithroberts]

This is the last thing Florida needs! Still reeling from Helene and now this.

[Alyssasue]

Leave the poor South East Praying for Florida and all those impacted by Hellene God bless you all and God bless America 🇺🇸

[rgarri]

Come Thursday you call the insurance company to find out they are out of business! The rates in Florida will kill most homeowners if they live trough the storm.

[Accrd]

All of those Northerners who moved down to Orlando/Kissimmee are really gonna start thinking hard about moving back up north over the next few months. 2 Hurricanes in a row is going to scare many back up which we need :)

[LadyBoru]

Dont forget to get extra cash now. If generators get destroyed, there will be no way to pay for food, fuel, etc

[Christycat]

The people commenting "just in time for elections" is cracking me up. Hurricane season happens yearly... you live in a risky area. It's nature.

[robringwald]

They just got hit by Helene now they got the threat of Milton?? Lord...glad I live in New Jersey

[MichaEL-jdjw]

im gonna move back up north. This is crazy. All it does is rain down here almost everyday. I feel like im in Seatle, with hurricanes.

[seangoldenberg]

“All over the place”. The spaghetti models look pretty right.

[AFloridaSon]

This is the time to make sure you're prepared.

[Does_This_Look_Infected]

Milton.... I believe you have my stapler

[MaxxBigg]

The Atlantic and the Gulf are just way too hot. These supercharged hurricanes are just going to keep happening.

[tdrewman]

People you have plenty of time to prepare. After you gas up, get water food, etc.. I have a piece of advise from going through some hurricanes in the past. Don't forget to wash your clothes!! I lost count of people that went to work and said they had no clean clothes. Wash every bit of laundry you have. You might be out of power for days to weeks.

[angrybear]

So happy i moved to Western Colorado 11 years ago. I do not miss the weather trying to destroy my life several times a year. And also the humidity

[Dallas]

She's doing what they all do - underestimating the rapid intensification. You can bet it's going to a a Cat 4...at least. Some models already have it there.

[CarlosWilfredIPena]

Take care folks, watching here from Philippines