Hurricane Milton Rapidly Intensifies to Category 5 with 160 mph Winds

Oct 7, 2024, 04:00 PM

Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 storm within a short span of time. As of October 7, 2024, Milton has reached Category 5 strength with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has confirmed the storm's rapid intensification and forecasts that it may continue to strengthen. The progression of the storm has been closely monitored, with significant updates marking its escalation from Category 1 to Category 3, then Category 4 with winds of 155 mph, and finally Category 5.