Sarasota and Manatee brace for deadly storm surge of Hurricane Milton

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Sarasota and Manatee brace for deadly storm surge of Hurricane Milton

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Sarasota and Manatee counties are currently in danger from Hurricane Milton. Here’s the latest:

See below for the latest updates as Sarasota and Manatee counties prepare for another potentially devastating storm.

5:30 a.m.: Hurricane Milton weakens slightly, but still a powerful Category 4 as it heads to Sarasota and Manatee counties

Hurricane Milton weakened slightly overnight and now has sustained winds of 155 mph, making it a powerful Category 4 storm, according to the

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It may weaken further before its projected landfall in the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday night.

“An increase in vertical wind shear will likely cause some weakening before the hurricane reaches Florida, but there is high confidence that Milton will remain an extremely dangerous hurricane when it reaches the state,” reads the forecast.

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The projected path of Hurricane Milton as of 5 a.m. Tuesday.

The weakening does not change the most devastating part of the forecast for Sarasota and Manatee counties, however. Hurricane Milton is still expected to bring 10-15 feet of storm surge to the area, more than double that of Hurricane Helene.

Sarasota and Manatee can also expect 5-12 inches of rain, with as much as 18 inches in localized areas, as well as hurricane-force winds.

Tropical storm winds are forecast for the area beginning Wednesday morning, with hurricane-force winds beginning later in the day.

Though Hurricane Milton is still a relatively compact storm, it is expected to double in size before it impacts our area.

“Therefore, damaging winds, life-threatening storm surge, and heavy rainfall will extend well outside the forecast cone,” according to the NHC.

Sarasota and Manatee counties are currently under a hurricane warning and a storm surge warning.

Hurricane Milton evacuations for Sarasota and Manatee counties

Sarasota County has announced it will begin evacuations today for people living in Level A and B areas, as well as everyone living in mobile homes or RVs. The county may extend that to people in Level C, as well.

Manatee County has announced evacuations for those living in Levels A, B and C, as well as everyone living in a mobile home or RV.

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Mills Elementary, 7200 69th St. E., Palmetto

Miller Elementary, 601 43rd St. W., Bradenton

Myakka Elementary, 37205 Manatee Ave., Myakka City

Sugg Middle, 5602 38th Ave. W., Bradenton

Harvey Elementary, 8610 115th Ave. E., Parrish

Gullett Elementary, 12125 44th Ave. E., Bradenton

McNeal Elementary, 6325 Lorraine Rd., Lakewood Ranch

Dr. ***** Jain Middle School, 12205 44th Ave. E., Bradenton

Water service will be shut off Tuesday for Venice, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Casey Key Siesta Key and Manasota Key

Manatee County authorities warned Anna Maria Island and Town of Longboat Key residents that water services to the barrier islands will be shut off at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

Sarasota County will also shut water services off to Casey Key and Siesta Key at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

The city of Venice Utilities Department plans to shut off water service to the island of Venice Tuesday evening.

The Englewood Water District will suspend its water service for Manasota Key at noon Tuesday.

Where you can find sandbags in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Sarasota County: 8 a.m.-noon at 17th Street Soccer Fields, 4730 17th Street; Sarasota Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road; Sarasota South County Fleet Services, 4571 SR 776/Englewood Road, Venice.

Manatee County:

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City of Sarasota: 8 a.m.-noon, Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St.

5:00 a.m., Oct. 8, Self-service sandbags will be offered to Sarasota County residents today, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 8 a.m. – noon., at the following locations:

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