MIAMI – Hurricane Milton According to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, the hurricane made landfall near Siesta Key on Florida's west coast on Wednesday evening and then exited the state's east coast eight hours later.

South Florida's impact is currently minimal.

After entering the Atlantic Ocean, Milton is expected to gradually lose tropical characteristics and slowly weaken.

The hurricane center said Milton had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph at landfall, making it a dangerous Category 3 storm. Siesta Key, near Landing, is a barrier island south of Sarasota.

This was announced by the National Hurricane Center Milton brought “devastating rains and damaging winds” inland across parts of Central Florida.

The center said in an 8 a.m. bulletin that Milton is about 75 miles east-northeast of Cape Canaveral with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph, a Category 1 storm. Milton was moving northeast at 18 mph.

Additional rainfall of 2 to 4 inches is expected along the east-central to northeast coast of Florida through Thursday morning. “This rainfall will continue to bring the risk of significant flash and urban flooding, as well as moderate to severe river flooding,” the hurricane center said.

The waves are still expected to affect parts of the southeastern United States. They could cause life-threatening surf and wave conditions.

How is South Florida affected?

All warnings and watches have been lifted for Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, including the Keys.

A tropical storm warning is in effect from south of Sebastian Inlet to the Palm Beach/Martin and Okeechobee county lines.

A wind advisory was in effect Thursday for eastern Broward and Miami-Dade counties, with sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph and gusts up to 40 mph as drier air moves back in.

Hurricane-force winds extended up to 35 miles from the center and tropical-force winds extended up to 255 miles.

Tornadoes have been reported, including one on Wednesday that hit Alligator Alley in western Broward County near Collier County, according to the National Weather Service, with no incidents reported, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Thursday's forecast

According to the National Weather Service, there is a risk of showers and thunderstorms before 4 p.m., and there is a slight risk of thunderstorms after 4 p.m.

During the day, sustained winds will be 22 to 30 mph with gusts up to 36 mph. At night it is 11 to 15 miles per hour. Highs are expected to be around 89, lows around 74.

Better conditions on Friday

The day will be mostly sunny. According to the NWS, there is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 and 8 p.m.

During the day there will be a northeast wind with a speed of around 23 km/h and gusts up to 29 km/h. At night northeast winds will be 9 to 13 miles per hour. Highs are expected to be around 86 and lows around 75.

Good situation on Saturday

After 2 p.m. there is a 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms. until the evening and then 10% until 8 p.m. It is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast winds will blow about 11 mph during the day and 6-9 mph at night.

Highs are expected to be around 86 and lows around 76.