10/07/2024 12:24:13 PMMilton Now a Major Hurricane, Landfall Expected Wednesday EveningForecasters at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) have reported that Hurricane Milton has gained strength and has become a major hurricane earlier this morning. As of the NHC's 11 a.m. report, Hurricane Milton has sustained winds of 155 mph, putting it 2 mph short of Category 5 status, and is moving east-southeast at 9 mph.Hurricane Miltonalert