Tampa, Fla. — Fearful Florida residents streamed out of the Tampa Bay region Tuesday ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton, as crews worked furiously to prevent furniture, appliances and other waterlogged wreckage from the last big storm from becoming deadly projectiles in this one.

Hurricane Milton is currently a Category 4 storm with wind speeds approaching 155 mph. It's forecast to make landfall in Florida tonight into Thursday morning.