Four international airports are closing ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected landfall, while American Airlines is operating 12 flights for evacuees.

Palm Beach International joins several other major Florida airports in ceasing operations as Milton approaches the Gulf Coast of Florida. The Tampa, Bradenton and Orlando airports also have announced shutdowns. MORE: Hurricane Milton halts Tri-Rail, Brightline, Amtrak in South Florida

Many people in the Tri-state region have ties to Florida, and many people in the Sunshine State are evacuating to our area as Hurricane Milton dangerously eclipses the Sunshine State. On Tuesday, at airports across the New York metropolitan region,