TAMPA, Fla. — Tropical Storm Milton formed in the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, and is expected to bring impacts to Florida next week.
What You Need to Know:
- Tropical Storm Milton formed in the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico.
- The storm is forecast to strengthen and impact portions of Florida's west coast next week.
On Saturday at 5 p.m., the National Hurricane Center said that Tropical Storm Milton was located about 245 miles north of Veracruz, Mexico and is moving north-northeast at 3 mph. It is forecast to strengthen and bring impacts to portions of the west coast of Florida next week. Satellite wind data indicated that maximum sustained winds are currently around 40 mph with higher gusts.
There are currently no coastal watches or warnings in effect, but NHC said that hurricane and storm surge watches will likely be required for portions of Florida on Sunday.
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Tropical Storm Milton is forecast to be a Category 3 hurricane at landfall with Florida's west coast.
ABC Action News Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips discusses the potential impacts on Tampa Bay.