The National Hurricane Center described Hurricane Milton's evolution as "remarkable," as it has rapidly become the strongest hurricane to emerge from the Gulf of Mexico since Hurricane Michael in 2018. When it hits Florida, residents are told to expect widespread power outages as well as damage to infrastructure.

Biden's decision comes as local officials have begun ordering the evacuation of what could end up being hundreds of thousands of people.

President Joe Biden has approved an Emergency Declaration for the State of Florida, as Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on Wednesday.