Milton made landfall 60 miles south of St. Petersburg in the eight-o’clock hour on Wednesday night and brought with it 100 mph wind gusts, according to WFTS.
The winds have knocked down cranes, and ripped parts of Tropicana Field’s domed roof off.
Fear of storm surge also forced city officials to shut power down at its Northeast and Southwest Sewer Treatment Plants Wednesday evening.
St. Petersburg officials also shut off the city’s drinking water service at midnight.
The move is in response to what a press release calls “a major water main break that will impact potable water services across the entire city.”
The temporary shutdown will last until repairs can be completed, but those cannot begin until it is safe for crews to be outside. For now, officials have issued a boil water notice for “all potable water used for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth” that will not be lifted until testing confirms water safety.
The release says updates will be provided through stpete.org, emergency alerts and social media channels.
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This article appears in Oct 3-9, 2024.
