A number of airports in Florida are adjusting operations or closing altogether ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall this week. The system is threatening the Tampa Bay area, which is home to more than 3.

Melbourne and Orlando airport officials advised travelers to check directly with their airlines for details on their latest flight status.

Hurricane Milton, which re-strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane Tuesday afternoon, is taking aim at Florida's west coast. Landfall is expected late Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane.Milton is closing in as Floridians are still recovering from the devastation unleashed by Hurricane Helene.