How Hurricane Milton will affect South Florida remains to be seen, the worst of the wind and rain is expected mid-week. The Florida Department of Education’s website keeps track of district closures; so far the closures are all for western and central counties in Florida.

Although Miami-Dade County is outside the forecast cone for Hurricane Milton, conditions across South Florida are expected to worsen this week.

Flooding amid storm surges and heavy rains is a key concern when any hurricane strikes, but Florida is now particularly vulnerable. Protective sand dunes washed away by Hurricane Helene mean that there are fewer defenses than before, while the ground is already saturated in some areas.