"I don’t need to tell you — global warming, climate change leading to this," John Morales said upon learning Milton had intensified to a Category 5 storm.

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

In September, Hurricane Helene shut down Tampa’s airport and delayed dozens of flights in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The airport in Tampa also is closing Tuesday morning for Milton. Milton could have a similar effect across the state this week.