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Tampa Bay area county-by-county impacts for Milton: What to know

Our weather team has the latest on the expected impacts Hurricane Milton could bring to the Tampa Bay area.

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm Wednesday night near Siesta Key on Florida's Gulf Coast. Ahead of the storm's arrival, county leaders issued mandatory evacuations; to get the latest orders, click or tap here

10 Tampa Bay is keeping you informed, prepared and connected before, during and after the storm. Our weather team has the latest on the expected impacts Hurricane Milton could bring to the Tampa Bay area. 

Here's a county-by-county breakdown of forecasted Milton impacts as of 8:30 p.m. Wednesday:

Citrus County

When

Through 6 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 75-110 mph 

Rain: 8 to 12 inches

Surge: 2 to 4 feet

Need to know

Flash flood threat. Find Citrus County evacuation info here

DeSoto County

When

Through 10 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 75-105 mph 

Rain: 3 to 6 inches

Surge: No surge expected, but flash flooding is a concern

Need to know

Power outages likely. Find Citrus County evacuation info here

Hardee County

When

Through 10 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 75-105 mph 

Rain: 3 to 6 inches

Surge: No surge expected, but flash flooding is a concern

Need to know

Power outages likely. Find Hardee County evacuation info here

Hernando County

When

Through 6 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 75-110 mph 

Rain: 8 to 12 inches

Surge: 3 to 5 feet

Need to know

Flash flood threat. Find Hernando County evacuation info here

Highlands County

When

Through 10 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 75-105 mph 

Rain: 3 to 6 inches

Surge: No surge expected, but flash flooding is a concern

Need to know

Power outages likely. Find Highlands County evacuation info here

Hillsborough County

When

Through 6 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 65-110 mph 

Rain: 6 to 10 inches

Surge: 6 to 9 feet

Need to know

Heed all evacuations. Find Hillsborough County evacuation info here

Manatee County

When

4 p.m. Wednesday through 4 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 90-110 mph 

Rain: 6 to 10 inches

Surge: 6 to 9 feet

Need to know

Heed all evacuations. Find Manatee County evacuation info here

Pasco County

When

Through 6 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 75-110 mph 

Rain: 8 to 12 inches

Surge: 3 to 5 feet

Need to know

Flash flood threat. Find Pasco County evacuation info here

Pinellas County

When

Through 6 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 65-110 mph 

Rain: 6 to 10 inches

Surge: 6 to 9 feet

Need to know

Heed all evacuations. Find Pinellas County evacuation info here

Polk County

When

Through 10 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 75-105 mph 

Rain: 3 to 6 inches

Surge: No surge expected, but flash flooding is a concern

Need to know

Power outages likely. Find Polk County evacuation info here

Sarasota County

When

4 p.m. Wednesday through 4 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 90-110 mph 

Rain: 6 to 10 inches

Surge: 9 to 13 feet

Need to know

Heed all evacuations. Find Sarasota County evacuation info here

Credit: WTSP

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