Hurricane Milton makes landfall on Florida's west coast

· DW

Milton has spawned tornadoes and heavy rain, threatening Tampa Bay with a potentially life-threatening seawater surge. DW has more.

  • Hurricane Milton made landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm
  • Milton expected to maintain hurricane strength as it crosses the Florida peninsula
  • Tampa Bay area, home to more than 3.3 million people, facing possibility of widespread destruction
  • Traffic jams and fuel shortages as thousands flee coastal zone