How will Milton impact South Florida? Here’s the path and forecast

MIAMI – Milton continued its path toward the Sunshine State as a Category 5 hurricane with landfall forecast for early Thursday somewhere between Tampa and Fort Myers. It is projected to weaken to a Category 3 when it makes landfall.
Earlier in the day, the National Hurricane Center had issued a tropical storm warning for all of the Florida Keys.  
A flood watch is in effect through Thursday morning in South Florida. There is the risk of “considerable flash, urban and real flooding along with the potential for moderate to major river flooding,” according to the hurricane center.
Rainfall amounts of 5 to 10 inches, with localized totals up to 15 inches, are expected across parts of the Florida Peninsula and the Keys through Thursday night, the hurricane center said. 
A storm surge of 2-4 feet is forecast for Dry Tortugas.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency for 51 of Florida’s 67 counties, including Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
CBS Miami NEXT Chief Meteorologist Ivan Cabrera said Milton is not a big threat to southeast Florida, including the Keys. It mainly will impact the area with high winds and rainfall.
Depending on its track, Milton could bring tropical storm conditions early Wednesday for most of South Florida.  
Milton was about 630 miles from Tampa as of 11 p.m. Monday with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. 
The hurricane is moving east at 9 mph and eastward to eastern motion. 
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the hurricane is forecast to turn toward the east and northeast. It is expected to reach Florida’s west coast by Wednesday night. 
Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are expected with the chance of rain at 70% during the day and 50% at night, according to the National Weather Service.
Highs will be in the mid-80s and lows in the upper 70s.
Although South Florida is not included in the forecast cone, the region will be dealing with some impacts associated with Milton.     
After making landfall on the east coast of Florida, Milton is forecast to pass through Central Florida and head to the Atlantic Ocean.
Depending on its track, Milton could bring tropical storm conditions early Wednesday for most of South Florida, though the Florida Keys could see these conditions earlier.
South Florida’s main threat continues to be the risk of rainwater flooding, with 4 to 7 inches looking likely across the area. 
Highs are forecast to be in the upper 80s and lows are expected to be in the upper 70s.
It will be cloudy with a 50% chance of rain in the morning and 30% at night, according to the National Weather Service.
Highs are expected to be in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 70s.