Based upon Atlantic basin records, Milton has tied Hurricane Maria (2017) for the second-fastest intensification from a Category 1 to Category 5 hurricane, taking just 18 hours.

Feeding off a deep and warm ocean water, Milton quickly intensified. The storm became a Category 1 hurricane on Sunday and a Category 5 hurricane by Monday afternoon.

Hurricane Hunters at 2 pm found winds of 80 mph, making Milton a Category 1 hurricane. Milton is expected to strengthen further and possibly become a Category 3 major hurricane by Monday.

Milton made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday night near Siesta Key. It has since been downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane as it moved across Florida.

Milton becomes hurricane, heads away from Texas but likely to strike Florida as Category 3 storm By Roberto Villalpando, Staff writer Updated Oct 6, 2024 5:16 p.m.

Hurricane Milton intensified to a Category 5 storm on Oct. 7, becoming one of the strongest this season and in recent history.

Hurricane Milton is now a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds at about 90 mph. The storm is moving east-northeast at about 16 mph, as a flash flood emergency continues over portions ...

Days after Helene struck Florida’s Big Bend coast as a Category 4 hurricane, Milton rapidly intensified into a hurricane and appeared to aim at Florida.

Hurricane Milton is now a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds at about 90 mph.

Hurricane Milton strengthened yet again to a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, though it’s not likely to stay at that strength for long.