As Hurricane Milton heads towards Florida, watches and warnings have been issued for various parts of the state.
This list will be updated.
Updated: Oct 9, 10:02 p.m.
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for:
- Pinellas County
- DeSoto County
- Hardee County
- Highlands County
- Hillsborough County
- Manatee County
- Polk County
A Tornado Watch has been issued for:
- DeSoto County
- Hardee County
- Highlands County
- Hillsborough County
- Manatee County
- Pinellas County
- Polk County
- Sarasota County
A Hurricane Warning has been issued for:
- Citrus County
- DeSoto County
- Hardee County
- Hernando County
- Highlands County
- Hillsborough County
- Manatee County
- Pasco County
- Pinellas County
- Polk County
- Sarasota County
A Storm Surge Warning has been issued for:
- Coastal Citrus County
- Coastal Hernando County
- Coastal Hillsborough County
- Coastal Manatee County
- Coastal Pasco County
- Pinellas County
- Coastal Sarasota County
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