Milton Downgraded: Hurricane Loses Strength Near Florida

Milton has weakened to a Category 1 hurricane, according to the latest update from the U.S. National Hurricane Center. Currently, it is about 65 miles west-southwest of Cape Canaveral, Florida with winds reaching 90 mph. It made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane near Siesta Key.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center has reported that Hurricane Milton has been downgraded to a Category 1 storm. This shift in intensity was announced in their latest advisory.

Currently situated about 65 miles west-southwest of Cape Canaveral, Florida, Milton is generating maximum sustained winds of 90 mph, as the region braces for reduced impact.

Earlier, Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 hurricane at approximately 8:30 p.m. EDT, with winds reaching 120 mph, causing significant attention and precautionary measures.

(With inputs from agencies.)