5 PM UPDATE: A little wobble in the forecast and now Milton is edging slightly south. Milton is back to category five strength with winds of 165 MPH. #flwx #hurricane #HurricaneMilton #tampabay

Got this on my phone this evening! Make sure you have access to weather alerts. It could save your life! #HurricaneMilton #tampabay #florida #hurricane

8 AM MILTON UPDATE: Hurricane Milton continues to move swiftly off to the northeast at 155 mph as a strong category four storm. Heavy rain has now infiltrated Florida as well. #flwx #HurricaneMilton #tampabay #florida #hurricane

A TORNAOD WATCH has been issued for Pinellas, Polk, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, DeSoto, and Highlands Counties until 9 PM. #flwx #HurricaneMilton #tampabay #florida #hurricane

A TORNAOD WATCH has been issued for Pinellas, Polk, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, DeSoto, and Highlands Counties until 9 PM. #flwx #HurricaneMilton #tampabay #florida #hurricane

These updated #whindex status maps reflect our closures as of 2PM this afternoon in advance of #HurricaneMilton. Please stay safe. ***Due to the potential for variations in Milton's path, this information is subject to change without notice. Please follow local guidance.

FHP Troopers rescued a dog left tied to a pole on I-75 near Bruce B Downs Blvd this morning. Do NOT do this to your pets please…

11 AM MILTON UPDATE: Milton is still a category 4 storm with winds of 145 mph. Track hasn’t changed much, but now expected to make landfall slightly weaker. More details here:) #fy #HurricaneMilton #tampabay #florida #milton

Multiple tornado warnings are in affect for southwest Florida. #Hurricane #milton #flwx

2 PM MILTON | The NHC has winds now at 130 mph. The eye is located 150 miles SW of Tampa and moving NNE at 16 mph. Surge forecasts have been updated. 9-13' Anna Maria to Boca Grande, 8-12' Anclote River to Anna Maria including Tampa Bay. Live updates on air all day. #milton

5PM UPDATE: The NHC sees the wobble, track has been adjusted NORTH. Now have it coming across NW Manatee and S. Hillsborough. Winds down to 120 mph. Surge threat for the Bay has ⬆️. Strong winds will be north of the track across Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco Counties.

Here is a look at some of the highest wind gusts so far! Likely to see higher gusts later this evening as the eyewall moves onshore. #flwx #tampabay #milton #hurricane

Milton has officially made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida at 8:30 PM #Milton #flwx #hurricane #TampaBay

Crazy the difference of 12 hours makes during a hurricane. From the eyewall last night to this morning in Tampa. #HurricaneMilton #tampabay

Became a real Floridian in the past 24 hours. Lots of wind damage in the Tampa Bay Area. A crazy storm, but now we all come together to help each other out. #tampabay #milton #cleanup #florida

First photo is from Manchester, MD and the rest are from Durham, NC. Wish I could have seen them in person! #northernlights #auroraborealis #beautiful #nightsky