Milton intensified from a Category 2 hurricane into a Category 5 storm within hours Monday, generating winds of 180 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Milton rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane, the strongest level, Monday in the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida, threatening a dangerous storm surge in Tampa Bay and setting ...

Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 5 storm. Milton rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane, the strongest level, in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday on a path toward Florida.

President Biden declares emergency as Hurricane Milton strengthens into Category 5 storm The hurricane has rapidly formed, not long after Hurricane Helene ravaged the southeastern U.S.

A storm's strength is defined by its sustained wind speeds, with a Category 1 hurricane carrying wind speeds of 74-95 mph (119-153 kph), while a dangerous Category 5 storm has wind speeds of 157 ...

Hurricane Milton strengthened into a powerful Category 5 storm Monday, on a track forecast to hit Florida's Gulf Coast mid-week. Mapped: Tracking Hurricane Milton’s path as it heads for Florida ...

Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 5 storm. Milton rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane, the strongest level, in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday on a path toward Florida.

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 5 storm off Mexico and threatens Florida, forecasters say. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 59°F.

Milton rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane Monday in the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida — threatening a dangerous storm surge in Tampa Bay, leading to evacuation orders and ...