Forecasters have upgraded Hurricane Milton from a tropical storm to a major Category 3 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds nearing 125 mph on Monday.
Hurricane Milton is poised to reach Category 4 strength, expected to become an extremely dangerous storm with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph by Tuesday.
The coast of the Yucatan Peninsula is under a hurricane warning, while various watches and warnings are in effect for parts of Florida's west coast.
Forecasters emphasize that while models agree Milton will cross Florida, there is still uncertainty regarding the exact location and timing of landfall.
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