Many Publix stores will close Tuesday at 5 p.m., not to reopen until Wednesday. Here's how to check your store.

In anticipation of the powerful Hurricane Milton's arrival in Florida, Publix announced that more than 500 stories will be closing early in preparation. Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall Wednesday on the Gulf Coast of Florida and projected to cross Central Florida and into Brevard.

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, we can expect to see grocery store closures. Here is what we know so far about closures in the Central Florida area.

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall Wednesday on Florida's Gulf Coast and is projected to cross Central Florida before hitting Brevard. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Multiple Publix stores in St. Lucie County, Martin County, and Indian River County are modifying their store hours in preparation of Hurricane Milton.