As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida’s west coast, communities prepare for destructive storm surge and damaging winds.

The hurricane was also the costliest storm in the history of Florida. Apart from the extensive damages it caused in Florida, Ian also caused damages in Cuba and the Carolinas. What happened: The Category 5 hurricane is considered one of the most destructive hurricanes to hit Florida.

Hurricane Milton’s edge reached the Florida coast. The center of Hurricane Milton, one of the most powerful storms to hit the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to make landfall on the

The Category 4 storm prompted what could be Florida’s largest evacuation since Hurricane Irma in 2017, and officials say the time to prepare is running out.