Gulf Coast residents who are still reeling from Helene are told to prepare for a ‘dangerous’ situation’ as Milton gathers strength.

Officials say there is "an increasing risk of life-threatening storm surge and wind impacts" for the west coast of Florida.

"Given the track over the very deep warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and little shear for the next couple of days, rapid intensification is explicitly forecast," NHC hurricane specialist Eric Blake said at 10 a.