The Tampa Bay region, home to more than 3.3 million people, hasn't seen a direct hit from a major hurricane in more than a century. Tampa's mayor, Jane Castor spoke at a briefing on Wednesday morning warning residents preparing to evacuate to "put a move on it.

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida mid-week. Officials are hammering home the importance of following evacuation orders.

As the Gulf Coast prepares for yet another strong hurricane, Tampa Bay officials are urging residents to take evacuation orders seriously, especially if they live anywhere near the coast.