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Tampa Bay area county-by-county impacts for Milton: What to know

Our weather team has the latest on the expected impacts Hurricane Milton could bring to the Tampa Bay area.

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Hurricane Milton is a large, major storm expected to impact Florida's Gulf Coast, including the Tampa Bay area this week. County leaders have begun issuing mandatory evacuations; to get the latest orders, click or tap here

If you don't know your evacuation zone, you can find that here

10 Tampa Bay is keeping you informed, prepared and connected before, during and after the storm. Our weather team has the latest on the expected impacts Hurricane Milton could bring to the Tampa Bay area. 

Here's a county-by-county breakdown of forecasted Milton impacts: 

Citrus County

When

8 a.m. Wednesday through 2 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 50-70 mph 

Rain: 6 to 10 inches

Surge: 3 to 5 feet

Need to know

Heed all evacuations. Find Citrus County evacuation info here

Hardee County

When

10 a.m. Wednesday through 4 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 60-80 mph 

Rain: 8 to 12 inches

Surge: No surge expected, but flooding is a concern

Need to know

Heed all evacuations. Find Hardee County evacuation info here

Hernando County

When

8 a.m. Wednesday through 2 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 60-80 mph 

Rain: 8 to 12 inches

Surge: 5 to 8 feet

Need to know

Heed all evacuations. Find Hernando County evacuation info here

Highlands County

When

10 a.m. Wednesday through 4 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 50-70 mph 

Rain: 6 to 10 inches

Surge: No surge expected, but flooding is a concern

Need to know

Heed all evacuations. Find Highlands County evacuation info here

Hillsborough County

When

8 a.m. Wednesday through 2 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 70-90 mph 

Rain: 10 to 14 inches

Surge: 8 to 12 feet

Need to know

Heed all evacuations. Find Hillsborough County evacuation info here

Manatee County

When

8 a.m. Wednesday through 2 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 90-110+ mph 

Rain: 6 to 10 inches

Surge: 8 to 12+ feet

Need to know

Heed all evacuations. Find Manatee County evacuation info here

Pasco County

When

8 a.m. Wednesday through 2 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 50-70 mph 

Rain: 6 to 10 inches

Surge: 3 to 5 feet

Need to know

Heed all evacuations. Find Citrus County evacuation info here

Pinellas County

When

8 a.m. Wednesday through 2 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 70-90 mph 

Rain: 10 to 14 inches

Surge: 8 to 12 feet

Need to know

Heed all evacuations. Find Pinellas County evacuation info here

Polk County

When

10 a.m. Wednesday through 4 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 50-70 mph 

Rain: 6 to 10 inches

Surge: No surge expected, but flooding is a concern

Need to know

Heed all evacuations. Find Polk County evacuation info here

Sarasota County

When

8 a.m. Wednesday through 2 a.m. Thursday

Impact

Winds: 90-110+ mph 

Rain: 6 to 10 inches

Surge: 8 to 12+ feet

Need to know

Heed all evacuations. Find Sarasota County evacuation info here

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