JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota County, Fla. Wednesday night as "an extremely dangerous Category 3 hurricane," bringing maximum sustained winds of 120 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Milton has been downgraded to a Category 1 as it heads out into the Atlantic Ocean.
Even though Milton is moving offshore, weather impacts will still be felt locally throughout the first half of the day.
VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: El Huracán Milton se aleja de la costa dirigiéndose al Océano Atlántico
Winds will stay strong through the afternoon, especially at the beaches.
Surge will be a concern with the high tides Thursday afternoon/evening.
