Hurricane Milton live updates: Storm now Category 2 as it moves inland after landfall in Siesta Key

The northern eyewall of Hurricane Milton has come ashore in Florida with 120 mph winds, the National Hurricane Center said.

"The northern eyewall of Hurricane Milton is beginning to move onshore of the Florida gulf coast near Tampa and St. Petersburg where an Extreme Wind Warning is now in effect. Please shelter in place as these extremely dangerous hurricane-force winds overspread the region," the NHC warned.

Pasco County Fire Rescue in Tampa has suspended all emergency service response in the area as Milton nears landfall, with officials saying, "It's no longer safe for high-profile rescue vehicles to be on the road."

"If you're in danger, please call 911 and provide details of your situation. We're constantly monitoring weather conditions and emergency crews will respond as soon as it is safe to do so," officials said.

Ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall Wednesday night, the Sarasota Police Department said its last patrol vehicle has returned to headquarters.

"Sustained wind speeds are too strong for emergency services to respond," the department wrote in a statement on X. "We will now wait out the storm, just like you, and once it passes, we will begin our rescue and recovery process."

In a follow-up post, Sarasota officials said emergency services are "grounded."

"You need to shelter in place. If you need help, we cannot respond. Please do not venture out and put your life in danger," the department said.

Taylor Swift has donated $5 million to the nonprofit Feeding America for Hurricane Helene and Milton relief efforts, the organization announced Wednesday evening.

Taylor Swift has donated $5 million to the nonprofit Feeding America for Hurricane Helene and Milton relief efforts, the organization announced Wednesday evening.

In an Instagram post, Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for the donation.

"This contribution will help communities rebuild and recover, providing essential food, clean water, and supplies to people affected by these devastating storms," Babineaux-Fontenot said. "Together, we can make a real impact in supporting families as they navigate the challenges ahead. Thank you, Taylor, for standing with us in the movement to end hunger and for helping communities in need."