We are currently tracking Hurricane Milton as Sanibel and all of SWFL is under a Hurricane Warning. For the most up-to-date information please use the links below
Hurricane Milton Advisory #4 - Dangerous Storm Surge Expected as Category 5 Hurricane Continues Toward Florida's West Coast
Published on: October 7, 2024 07:17pm
The National Hurricane Center advises that Hurricane Milton is a Category 5 storm (157 mph or higher) and will likely maintain major hurricane status when it makes landfall along the west coast of Florida.
Mayor Richard Johnson, with the support of City Council, has issued a proclamation ordering the evacuation of Sanibel by Tuesday, October 8, at 10:00pm. Sanibel residents and business owners are urged to prepare for impacts from this storm and evacuate the island as soon as possible.
A 24-hour curfew will be enacted at 10:00pm on Tuesday, October 8.
