Is Publix open ahead of Hurricane Milton?

Published October 8, 2024 1:23 PM EDT

As Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida, many Publix locations in the Bay Area are reducing hours and closing stores ahead of the storm.

The Lakeland-based grocery store has modified hours at nearly 500 supermarkets in Florida.

 Most locations in the Bay Area are closing at either 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

Those Publix locations will not be open on Wednesday. 

Click here to check the status of your local Publix. 

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