Hurricane Milton considered one of the top five most intense Atlantic hurricanes
(NBC, KYMA/KECY) - Hurricane Milton is now considered one of the top five most intense Atlantic hurricanes since records began.
Milton is now a Category 5 hurricane and poses a potential direct hit on Tampa Bay.
According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the storm is expected to bring devastating hurricane-force winds along Florida's West Coast as it approaches the coastline on Wednesday.
Communities near the Tampa Bay area could see up to 15 feet of storm surge.
