Kathy Richardson gives a Wednesday evening update on Clay Electric resources and emergency response processes as Milton makes landfall and begins its trek eastward across the state.

Meghan reports from the Neptune Beach area, where business owners are securing their properties in advance of the coming wind, rain, and storm surge.

Kelly Wilson joins JMN to update storm preparation and evacuation details in St. Johns County, where pre-Milton rainfall has already saturated the area and weather conditions are likely to deteriorate as Milton storms across the state.

Alexus reports from St. Augustine Beach, where mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for zones A. B. and F, and the grounds are already heavily saturated from rains before the Milton bands even begin to impact the area.

YOU DECIDE 2024 coverage continues, as FEMA representatives say there is sufficient funding to cover immediate aid and relief for Hurricane Milton, on top of resources already in use following the recent devastation from Helene in FL, GA, NC, and TN.

Beth is in Polk County this morning, where winds, rains, and storm surge flooding are issues impacting the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Milton heads toward landfall this evening.

Geo Dias reports live from Cocoa Beach, where businesses have boarded up and many residents have evacuated. Gas is hard to find in the area at the moment, but those facilities with it are staying open to help as many travelers as they can before Hurricane Milton makes its way across the I-4 Corridor toward the Brevard County beaches.

Andre Ayoub joins JMN to give an update of Jacksonville preparations for the effects of Hurricane Milton's west-coast landfall. While we're out of the eye path, Jacksonville is expected to receive sustained severe weather Wednesday through Thursday, and will host evacuees from areas directly impacted by the storm.

Q McCray joins JMN live from the Orlando International Airport, reporting on flight delays and cancellations in advance of Hurricane Milton. The Tampa International Airport is already closed for all traffic in and out due to the approaching storm. There are no delays or cancellations at Jacksonville International Airport yet, but that is subject to change relative to Milton's local impact.

Beth checks in with another update from the Tampa area (and Gulf Coast) evacuations, area shelters, and suspended services such as the airport shutdown in advance of Hurricane Milton landfall.