Hurricane Milton is weakening slightly but remains a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on Tampa and St. Petersburg, engulfing

Milton is expected to make landfall on Florida’s west coast late Wednesday. Forecasters said Tuesday that although it will likely fluctuate in intensity, Milton will remain “an extremely dangerous hurricane " through landfall.

Evacuation orders have been issued for communities along Florida's Gulf Coast as Hurricane Milton rapidly intensifies. Right now, millions are under a hurricane warning, including 3.3 million in the Tampa Bay area, which could see a direct hit from the storm.