Shelters were open in all 67 Florida counties, and authorities urged residents of evacuation zones not to attempt to ride out the storm.

Hurricane Milton, which forecasters say poses an "extremely serious threat," is expected to roar into Florida tomorrow.

Hurricane Milton gained strength at near-record speed Monday, as it bears down on Florida’s west coast. Landfall is expected Wednesday night. The storm is predicted to strike the densely populated coastal zone that includes Tampa,