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Hurricane Milton Tracker Jacksonville
# Hurricane Milton Tracker: Jacksonville Prepares for Impact ## Category 4 Hurricane Milton Nears Jacksonville Coast
Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 4 storm, is expected to make landfall near Jacksonville, Florida, late tonight. The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane warning for the entire Jacksonville metropolitan area, including Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns counties.
Hurricane Milton is packing maximum sustained winds of 130 mph, with gusts up to 160 mph. The storm is moving northwest at 12 mph and is expected to strengthen slightly before making landfall.
## Jacksonville Residents Urged to Evacuate
Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry has ordered a mandatory evacuation for all residents in low-lying areas and mobile homes. The city has opened several shelters for evacuees.
Residents who are not in evacuation zones are urged to stay indoors and secure their homes. All non-essential businesses and schools in Jacksonville are closed.
## Hurricane Preparations Underway
The city of Jacksonville is taking all necessary precautions to prepare for Hurricane Milton's impact. Emergency responders are on standby, and sandbags are being distributed to residents.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is urging residents to stay off the roads unless necessary. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding, which could make travel dangerous.
## Stay Informed and Safe
Residents are encouraged to stay informed about Hurricane Milton's progress by monitoring local news and weather reports. The National Hurricane Center website also provides up-to-date information on the storm.
Most importantly, residents should take all necessary precautions to stay safe during the storm. If you are in an evacuation zone, please follow the instructions of local officials and evacuate immediately.
## Additional Resources * [National Hurricane Center](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/) * [Jacksonville Sheriff's Office](https://www.jaxsheriff.org/) * [City of Jacksonville](https://www.coj.net/)