Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, Wednesday night.
Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane.
The monster storm came ashore bringing life-threatening storm surge and Category 3 winds.
Hurricane Milton is now a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds at about 90 mph.
The storm is moving east-northeast at about 16 mph, as a flash flood emergency continues over portions of west-central Florida.
-ABC News’ Richard Von Ohlen
Milton remains a Category 2 hurricane, now with 100 mph winds.
The threats of extreme winds, flash flooding and life-threatening storm surge continue as Milton moves inland along Florida's west coast.
A major water main break is impacting potable water services across the entire city of St. Petersburg, due to Milton's damage.
The shutdown is expected to last until the necessary repairs can be completed, officials said.
-ABC News' Victoria Arancio
A crane collapsed during 90 mph winds in downtown St. Petersburg on Wednesday night.
The crane was at a downtown building construction site, according to the City of St. Petersburg.
No injuries have been reported.
