#Milton Update

Tropicana Field's roof torn off by Hurricane Milton's winds Photo contributed by WTSP TV (contributed by NewsPath) (WTSP TV (contributed by NewsPath) /WTSP TV (contributed by NewsPath))

By Ann Kelly

October 08, 2024 at 10:57 am EDT

It was the one.

We’ve talked for years about “the one” that might strike Tampa Bay some day. Milton made landfall on Siesta Key last night as a Category 3 storm, and now that the sun is up it’s time to assess the damage that left over 3 million in the dark statewide, triggered over 125 tornado warnings, tore the roof off the Trop and collapsed a crane onto the Tampa Bay Times Building.

More than 3 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding

Here’s what you need to know. Over a foot of rain fell in many areas very quickly when we still hadn’t dried out from Helene and sent thousands into shelter. Just about all of Tampa Bay has water restrictions and the water treatment plants in St Pete for the Northeast and Southwest were shut down as well.

It’s also not a day to go sightseeing. Pinellas County has closed all access points to the county due to the amount of damage, and you’re asked to shelter in place. First responders are out in force, so let them do their jobs

Our Facebook page has useful links and updates from 10 Tampa Bay Weather. What we need from you is to not take chances, to taken plenty of pictures for insurance and just take care of yourself. I’m live from our studios in Atlanta to make sure I’m doing the job I love so much. I’m always happy to catch up with you on Facebook, Instagram, just that little bit of contact.

Take care and I’ll see you back in Tampa Bay soon.