Storm Milton Tracker: State of Emergency In Disney World Area, Football Games Affected

A Gulf of Mexico tropical storm, Milton, could turn into a powerful hurricane before making landfall in Florida days after Helene caused havoc in the panhandle region last week. According to forecasters, Milton - formed on Saturday - could begin to impact the continental US next week. Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency is several counties. The counties include: Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter and Volusia.Read More:

State Of Emergency In Walt Disney WorldA state of emergency has been declared in Orange and Osceola, which are home to Walt Disney World. Disney World is yet to issue guidelines for visitors. College Football Games AffectedThe Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) sent out an alert on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. Down below is the X post from the FHSAA to member schools:"Anticipated disturbance moving across the Gulf of Mexico and expected to be at or near major hurricane strength when it reaches the west coast of the Florida Peninsula mid week. Make sure you’re having the conversations this week in your school to Think Ahead. Be Prepared. Have a Plan!"Read More: Big games in the state in Week 8 are:Lakeland at SebringVenice at Sarasota RiverviewLake Mary at Sanford SeminoleMiami Booker T. Washington at HomesteadCocoa at ApopkaSt. Thomas Aquinas at Chaminade-MadonnaBartram Trail at NeaseSpecially Fit Academy at Cardinal MooneyVanguard at LecantoWiregrass Ranch at MitchellNiceville at MosleyBradford at NewberryRaines at Madison CountyDunbar at Port CharlotteTate at PaceTaylor County at Chiefland