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About 630,000+ Duke Energy customers are without power across Central Florida. We had 60-70 mph wind gusts over the past hour around the Orlando, FL area (gust at MCO 74 mph). Stay away from windows and off the roads. Beware of downed power lines/debris. Stay safe! - Meteorologist Ben Alonzo

Important hurricane information! Be ready, Central Florida. Milton is forecasted to be a major hurricane as it targets Central Florida. Landfall is forecasted for late Wednesday/early Thursday. Some changes in storm intensity and speed are expected over the next 24-48 hours. It's also possible the wind field will expand by the time the hurricane reaches Florida's Gulf Coast region. The impacts of a hurricane can extend far beyond the center.

Tropical-storm-force winds (39-73mph) may begin as early as Wednesday morning/afternoon for Central Florida. Secure outdoor items well before the storm hits as they could become dangerous projectiles.

Be prepared for dangerous flooding, widespread damaging winds, storm surge, and power outages. Heed all evacuation orders. Do not delay storm preparations.

Beware of misinformation online. Be sure to obtain storm/emergency information from credible sources. Further hurricane updates are available from the National Hurricane Center website https://nhc.noaa.gov

Stay safe!

-Meteorologist Ben Alonzo