**Florida Prepares for Hurricane Milton’s Fury**
As Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida’s west coast, residents and tourists alike are bracing for impact. The Category 4 storm packs winds of up to 145 miles per hour, prompting widespread cancellations and closures across the state.
**Air Travel Disrupted**
Tampa International Airport has suspended operations until further notice, while Orlando International Airport will shut down at 8 a.m. on Wednesday. Southwest Airlines has axed 402 flights from its Wednesday schedule, with over 85% of Orlando flights canceled altogether. Other carriers have followed suit, waiving change fees and fare differences for affected customers.
**Theme Parks Take Precautions**
Disney has announced temporary closures for several of its resorts, including Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Universal Orlando Resort is monitoring the situation closely, while Busch Gardens Tampa will remain closed from Tuesday to Thursday. SeaWorld Orlando, however, remains open for now.
**Cruise Lines Reroute**
Carnival has warned customers that ports in Jacksonville, Tampa, and Miami may close, prompting changes to some routes and destinations to avoid the storm.
**State of Emergency Declared**
Over 50 Florida counties are under a state of emergency as Hurricane Milton prepares to make landfall on Wednesday. Residents are urged to take necessary precautions and stay informed about the storm’s progress.
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