How to follow the latest local updates on Hurricane Milton
As of Tuesday morning, Hurricane Milton was just over 500 miles southwest of Tampa, Fla, and expected to make landfall late Wednesday night.
Member stations across the NPR Network in Florida are covering the local impact of Hurricane Milton.
Here’s how to follow the latest local and regional resources:
Local Resources
➡️ Tampa Bay [via WUSF]
➡️ Tampa [via WMNF]
➡️ Orlando [via Central Florida Public Media]
➡️ Fort Myers via [WGCU]
➡️ Miami [via WLRN]
➡️ Gainesville [via WUFT]
➡️ Jacksonville [via WJCT]
Regional Resources
The Florida Public Radio Emergency Network’s site has the latest safety and emergency information available, as well as an app to help during a storm.
Knowing how to evacuate safely and prepare for a storm can be challenging. The site has details on how to assess your local risk and prepare accordingly before a storm.
➡️ Life Kit: How to prepare for a hurricane
➡️ Are hurricanes getting worse? Here’s what you need to know
Member stations across the southeast U.S. will be covering Hurricane Milton as it makes landfall. Find your local station for the latest from your area.
This is a developing story. We will update the stations covering Hurricane Milton as we learn more about the storm’s path.
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