Company meteorologists continue tracking the storm ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida is mobilizing approximately 10,000 responders as it prepares for more than 1 million power outages associated with damage from Hurricane Milton. The National Hurricane Center expects Milton to strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane. There is a risk of lifethreatening storm surge for the west coast of Florida, strong winds and heavy rainfall that will affect the area well ahead of the storm ...