LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Milton weakens to Cat. 1 storm, some flash flood warnings issued

ORLANDO, Fla. — Meteorologists in Severe Weather Center 9 are tracking Milton as it passes through Florida.

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1:30 p.m. update

Flash flood warning extended for parts of Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia Counties until 6 a.m.

Flash Flood Warning including Orlando FL, Deltona FL and Daytona Beach FL until 6:00 AM EDT pic.twitter.com/ZFBrpvancF
— NWS Melbourne (@NWSMelbourne) October 10, 2024

1 p.m. update:

Meteorologist David Heckard said Milton has weakened to a Category 1 hurricane as it continues to severely impact much of Central Florida.

In the last hour, an 86 mph gust was recorded at Orlando International Airport, and an 85 mph gust at Daytona Beach International Airport.

Hurricane-force wind gusts and flooding rains will continue across much of the area.

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The worst weather in Metro Orlando will be between now and 4 a.m., with the worst weather continuing across the east coast of Florida through Thursday.

Flash Flooding remains a major concern for the next few hours, with 8-14″ of rain likely.

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Meteorologist David Heckard said Milton continues to produce intense winds and flooding rains across Central Florida.

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Sixty-70 mph wind gusts have now overspread to the majority of the area, and wind gusts will continue to increase.

The worst weather in Metro Orlando looks to be between now and 4 am, with the worst weather continuing across the east coast of Florida through of the day Thursday.