Both bridges to Siesta Key, where Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday as a Category 3 storm, were closed to vehicle traffic early Thursday, and the north bridge was closed to foot traffic, too. But residents of the key were allowed to walk across the south bridge hours after the storm struck.

The National Hurricane Center says Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, with Sarasota-Bradenton region feeling strong effects.

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.