No, Milton is no longer active. It dissipated or transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on 2024-10-11T18:00:00.000Z.
Milton formed on 2024-10-04T18:00:00.000Z and dissipated on 2024-10-11T18:00:00.000Z, reaching a peak intensity of extratropical.
Milton achieved maximum sustained winds of approximately 284 km/h (153 kt / 176 mph) and a minimum central pressure of approximately 895 hPa.
According to current track forecasts, Milton is expected to pass near Tampa with a closest approach of approximately 39 km, suggesting a higher potential for direct impacts.
According to current track forecasts, Milton is expected to pass near Orlando with a closest approach of approximately 49 km, suggesting a higher potential for direct impacts.
According to current forecasts, Milton is expected to pass approximately 180 km from Cancun, presenting a moderate risk of wind and rain impacts.
According to current forecasts, Milton is expected to pass approximately 228 km from Jacksonville, presenting a moderate risk of wind and rain impacts.
Projected rainfall totals of approximately 150-300 mm (6-12 inches) may occur in affected areas, creating risks of flash flooding and urban flooding.
Yes. Tropical systems carry abundant moisture, and outer rainbands can trigger flash flooding, river flooding, and urban flooding.
Adjust preparations based on the storm category and official advice. Secure outdoor items, prepare emergency supplies, keep backup power available, and follow official advisories.
Evacuation decisions must strictly follow official directives issued by local emergency management agencies. If an evacuation order is issued, evacuate immediately using designated routes. Do not rely solely on a single forecast model.
StormAtlas regularly updates based on publicly available data from international meteorological agencies. The latest data update was at August 12, 2026 at 05:26 PM.
Milton developed over warm ocean waters under conditions of high atmospheric moisture and low vertical wind shear.
The forecast path integrates data from multiple international meteorological agencies and numerical weather prediction models (such as NHC, JMA, JTWC, and CMA) using ensemble forecasting methods to generate probabilistic forecast tracks.
Storm Timeline
Milton at 29.3°N, 65.9°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Milton at 29.4°N, 67.6°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 97 km/h (60 mph)
Milton at 29.5°N, 69.3°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 101 km/h (63 mph)
Milton at 29.5°N, 70.9°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 101 km/h (63 mph)
Milton at 29.5°N, 72.4°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 101 km/h (63 mph)
Milton at 29.5°N, 73.7°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 104 km/h (65 mph)
Milton at 29.5°N, 75.0°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 108 km/h (67 mph)
Milton at 29.5°N, 76.3°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 108 km/h (67 mph)
Milton at 29.5°N, 77.5°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 108 km/h (67 mph)
Milton at 29.3°N, 78.6°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 115 km/h (71 mph)
Milton at 29.0°N, 79.5°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph)
Milton at 28.6°N, 80.4°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 126 km/h (78 mph)
Milton at 28.1°N, 81.3°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 130 km/h (81 mph)
Milton at 27.8°N, 82.1°W as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 158 km/h (98 mph)
Milton at 27.4°N, 82.6°W as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 184 km/h (114 mph)
Milton at 27.3°N, 82.7°W as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 194 km/h (121 mph)
Milton at 26.8°N, 83.4°W as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 202 km/h (126 mph)
Milton at 26.3°N, 84.0°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 212 km/h (132 mph)
Milton at 25.7°N, 84.4°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 230 km/h (143 mph)
Milton at 25.0°N, 84.8°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 248 km/h (154 mph)
Milton at 24.4°N, 85.3°W as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 256 km/h (159 mph)
Milton at 24.3°N, 85.4°W as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 259 km/h (161 mph)
Milton at 23.8°N, 85.9°W as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 259 km/h (161 mph)
Milton at 23.4°N, 86.5°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 252 km/h (157 mph)
Milton at 23.3°N, 86.6°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 248 km/h (154 mph)
Milton at 23.0°N, 86.9°W as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 259 km/h (161 mph)
Milton at 22.8°N, 87.2°W as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 266 km/h (165 mph)
Milton at 22.7°N, 87.4°W as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 266 km/h (165 mph)
Milton at 22.5°N, 88.0°W as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 259 km/h (161 mph)
Milton at 22.5°N, 88.4°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 245 km/h (152 mph)
Milton at 22.5°N, 88.8°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 230 km/h (143 mph)
Milton at 22.2°N, 89.1°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 230 km/h (143 mph)
Milton at 21.9°N, 89.5°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 230 km/h (143 mph)
Milton at 21.8°N, 89.9°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 248 km/h (154 mph)
Milton at 21.8°N, 90.4°W as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 266 km/h (165 mph)
Milton at 21.8°N, 90.7°W as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 281 km/h (175 mph)
Milton at 21.8°N, 90.9°W as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 284 km/h (176 mph)
Milton at 21.7°N, 91.3°W as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 277 km/h (172 mph)
Milton at 21.7°N, 91.8°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 248 km/h (154 mph)
Milton at 21.8°N, 92.2°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 220 km/h (137 mph)
Milton at 21.9°N, 92.6°W as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 194 km/h (121 mph)
Milton at 22.1°N, 92.9°W as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 166 km/h (103 mph)
Milton at 22.3°N, 93.1°W as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 151 km/h (94 mph)
Milton at 22.5°N, 93.4°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 137 km/h (85 mph)
Milton at 22.5°N, 93.7°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 133 km/h (83 mph)
Milton at 22.5°N, 94.1°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 130 km/h (81 mph)
Milton at 22.5°N, 94.5°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 115 km/h (71 mph)
Milton at 22.5°N, 94.8°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 101 km/h (63 mph)
Milton at 22.5°N, 95.0°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Milton at 22.6°N, 95.2°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Milton at 22.7°N, 95.4°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Milton at 22.7°N, 95.5°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Milton at 22.6°N, 95.5°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Milton at 22.5°N, 95.5°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Milton at 22.3°N, 95.5°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 61 km/h (38 mph)
Milton at 22.0°N, 95.5°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Milton at 21.7°N, 95.5°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Milton at 21.4°N, 95.4°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Milton at 21.0°N, 95.3°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Milton at 20.8°N, 95.2°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Milton at 20.8°N, 94.9°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Milton at 21.0°N, 94.6°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Hurricane Milton: A Retrospective Analysis of the 2024 Atlantic Storm
Formation and Meteorological History
Hurricane Milton originated from a tropical wave that emerged off the coast of Africa in late September 2024. It gradually organized as it moved westward across the Atlantic, becoming a tropical depression on October 1. By October 2, it intensified into Tropical Storm Milton. The storm underwent explosive intensification, reaching Category 5 status on the Saffir-Simpson scale within 24 hours, with sustained winds of 178 mph (286 km/h). This rapid intensification was fueled by exceptionally warm sea surface temperatures, low wind shear, and high moisture content—conditions linked to climate change. Milton peaked on October 7, then weakened slightly before making landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on October 9 as a Category 3 storm.
Impact and Damages
Mexico: Milton brushed the Yucatán Peninsula, bringing heavy rains and storm surge. Three deaths were reported, and widespread flooding damaged infrastructure in coastal towns.
Cuba: Western Cuba experienced torrential rainfall, leading to flash floods and landslides. Power outages affected thousands, but no direct fatalities were reported.
United States: Florida bore the brunt of Milton. The storm caused 12 direct deaths and 27 indirect deaths (during preparation and aftermath). Damage was catastrophic: storm surge inundated coastal communities, winds destroyed homes and businesses, and tornado outbreaks spawned over 40 tornadoes across central Florida. Total economic losses were estimated at $34.3 billion. Power outages affected over 3 million customers, and flooding persisted for days.
The Bahamas: The archipelago experienced heavy rain and gusty winds, with minor flooding and no casualties.
Government Response and Relief Efforts
Mexico: Authorities evacuated coastal areas and set up shelters. The military deployed for search and rescue, and emergency funds were allocated for reconstruction.
United States: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) pre-positioned supplies and personnel. President Biden declared a major disaster for Florida, unlocking federal aid. The National Guard was activated for debris removal and rescue operations. Utility crews from across the country restored power within two weeks. Long-term recovery included housing assistance and small business loans.
International: The World Meteorological Organization retired the name "Milton" from its rotating lists due to the storm's severity.
Conclusion
Hurricane Milton stands as one of the most intense and costly Atlantic hurricanes on record. Its rapid intensification underscores the growing threat of climate change to tropical cyclone behavior. The storm's impacts across multiple nations highlight the need for robust preparedness and international cooperation in disaster response.
