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What’s it looking like in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches? See for yourself

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Hurricane Milton will come ashore on the Gulf Coast of Florida late Wednesday and early Thursday.

Take a look at some of the scenes in Florida as the storm approaches:

Police block the entrance to the John Ringling Causeway leading to Lido Key off the coast of Sarasota as the outer bands of Hurricane Milton on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. People were not allowed to go the key, but the route off the key toward the mainland remains open for any last minute evacuees.
Police block the entrance to the John Ringling Causeway leading to Lido Key off the coast of Sarasota as the outer bands of Hurricane Milton on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. People were not allowed to go the key, but the route off the key toward the mainland remains open for any last minute evacuees. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
A large tornado was seen Wednesday morning west of Clewiston, a small city near Lake Okeechobee.
A large tornado was seen Wednesday morning west of Clewiston, a small city near Lake Okeechobee. Greg Travers via National Weather Service Miami
Old Main Street in Bradenton as Hurricane Milton approaches Manatee County on Oct. 9, 2024.
Old Main Street in Bradenton as Hurricane Milton approaches Manatee County on Oct. 9, 2024. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
Artist Javier Dubrocq, wearing a t-shirt with an eye, and his wife Isabel Dubrocg prepare to board up their home before evacuating from Sarasota, Florida on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Artist Javier Dubrocq, wearing a t-shirt with an eye, and his wife Isabel Dubrocg prepare to board up their home before evacuating from Sarasota, Florida on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff adiaz@miamiherald.com
Evacuee Marie Portulano, with her her dog Pinky, at a hurricane shelter in Brookside Middle School in Sarasota, Florida on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Evacuee Marie Portulano, with her her dog Pinky, at a hurricane shelter in Brookside Middle School in Sarasota, Florida on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff adiaz@miamiherald.com
Evacuee Mirakle Storey, 5, eats soup during lunch in a hurricane shelter at Brookside Middle School in Sarasota, Florida on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Evacuee Mirakle Storey, 5, eats soup during lunch in a hurricane shelter at Brookside Middle School in Sarasota, Florida on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Evacuees Rolando Gallardo holds Mia Gallardo, 2, as they wait in line for lunch at the hurricane shelter in Brookside Middle School in Sarasota, Florida on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Evacuees Rolando Gallardo holds Mia Gallardo, 2, as they wait in line for lunch at the hurricane shelter in Brookside Middle School in Sarasota, Florida on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff adiaz@miamiherald.com
Weather conditions worsens on the SR 528, Beachline Expressway, West bound heading into Orlando, as hurricane Milton approaches the West coast of Florida and then makes its way to the East coast, on, Wednesday October 09, 2024.
Weather conditions worsens on the SR 528, Beachline Expressway, West bound heading into Orlando, as hurricane Milton approaches the West coast of Florida and then makes its way to the East coast, on, Wednesday October 09, 2024. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
David Parker, left, and Jesse Cuen put up plywood boards to the windows and doors at the High Class Ink Studios in Palm Bay, in Northeast Florida in preparation for Hurricane Milton on, Tuesday October 08, 2024.
David Parker, left, and Jesse Cuen put up plywood boards to the windows and doors at the High Class Ink Studios in Palm Bay, in Northeast Florida in preparation for Hurricane Milton on, Tuesday October 08, 2024. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
Live updates on Hurricane Milton are seen on TV as patrons drink and dine at the Copperhead Tavern’s bar in Melbourne Beach, as the hurricane approaches the West coast of Florida and then makes its way to the East Coast, on, Tuesday October 08, 2024.
Live updates on Hurricane Milton are seen on TV as patrons drink and dine at the Copperhead Tavern’s bar in Melbourne Beach, as the hurricane approaches the West coast of Florida and then makes its way to the East Coast, on, Tuesday October 08, 2024. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
Pier 22 in Bradenton as Hurricane Milton approaches Manatee County on Oct. 9, 2024.
Pier 22 in Bradenton as Hurricane Milton approaches Manatee County on Oct. 9, 2024. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
Volunteers and members of the public fill up sandbags at Tropical Park in preparation for Hurricane Milton on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Miami, Fla.
Volunteers and members of the public fill up sandbags at Tropical Park in preparation for Hurricane Milton on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Miami, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
The Waffle House at 2400 Cortez Rd. West was closed as Hurricane Milton approaches Manatee County on Oct. 9, 2024.
The Waffle House at 2400 Cortez Rd. West was closed as Hurricane Milton approaches Manatee County on Oct. 9, 2024. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
Waffle House in Bradenton as Hurricane Milton approaches Manatee County on Oct. 9, 2024.
Waffle House in Bradenton as Hurricane Milton approaches Manatee County on Oct. 9, 2024. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
Old Main Street in Bradenton as Hurricane Milton approaches Manatee County on Oct. 9, 2024.
Old Main Street in Bradenton as Hurricane Milton approaches Manatee County on Oct. 9, 2024. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com

This story was originally published October 9, 2024 at 1:25 PM.

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