Hurricane Milton, now a dangerous Category 5 storm, has become one of the most rapidly intensifying storms on record after its wind speed increased by 95 mph within 24 hours of developing in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Hurricane Milton isn’t expected to directly affect the tri-state area, but with so much of Florida’s heavily populated cities, including Tampa and Orlando, in its path, many residents locally have expressed concern for families and friends in the south.