As Hurricane Milton threatens the Gulf Coast, local officials are warning Miamians about the potential for heavy rain, flooding and tropical storm-force winds beginning Tuesday night. The big picture: Milton strengthened "explosively" into a Category 5 storm Monday.

Several South Florida cities are offering their residents sand and sandbags to help keep their properties dry.

Cities across South Florida are distributing sandbags to help residents prepare for potential flooding as Hurricane Milton approaches the state.