Hurricane Milton made landfall tonight in Siesta Key, FL, just south of Tampa Bay. It storm had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph when it slammed into the state’s west coast, making it a major, Category 3 hurricane.

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) - Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida around 7:30 p.m. CDT as a major Category 3 hurricane with winds around 120 mph. Milton is the fifth hurricane to make landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast in 2024.

Damage to homes, tree debris and piles of sand that washed up along coasts are the main complaint, as no fatalities are reported.