2024 Hurricane and Tropical Weather
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“Everything I have right now is in my car, and I had to make room for my dog … Maddie, a little rescue,” she said.
“Truthfully, only a fool would stay,” Whitmore added, calling Milton, “the one we always prepared for – but never had.”
“Truthfully, only a fool would stay,” Whitmore added, calling Milton, “the one we always prepared for – but never had.”
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with video and illustration of how high the surge will be.
The person says if you have to go to the attic, bring an axe since you may have to chop through the roof.
"The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay is trying to show Florida residents exactly why Hurricane Milton could be so dangerous.
The storm, which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, is forecasted to bring “historic life-threatening storm surge” to parts of central Florida — higher than the storm surges from Hurricane Helene, the NWS said.
On a long ruler against its building, the NWS marked the average seven-foot storm surge from Helene and the 10-foot forecasted storm surge for Milton."
The person says if you have to go to the attic, bring an axe since you may have to chop through the roof.
"The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay is trying to show Florida residents exactly why Hurricane Milton could be so dangerous.
The storm, which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, is forecasted to bring “historic life-threatening storm surge” to parts of central Florida — higher than the storm surges from Hurricane Helene, the NWS said.
On a long ruler against its building, the NWS marked the average seven-foot storm surge from Helene and the 10-foot forecasted storm surge for Milton."
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Significant increases in traffic volume seen on Georgia interstates as Hurricane Milton nears
The Georgia Department of Transportation released data that shows traffic is up four times higher than historical averages on several interstates.
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Hurricane Milton: Here’s what evacuees need to know if they are heading metro Atlanta
Many people evacuating the storm are headed to metro Atlanta
Here is a map of all the parks and their status for visitors:
State Parks & Historic Sites Alerts - Google My Maps
State Parks & Historic Sites Alerts
Yipes. Latest update shows a "wobble" in the track which can be seen with very strong hurricanes. This complicates trying to forecast the track for landfall.
Milton demographics just updated 16:30 CST:
Looks like another intensification
Sustained wind speed: 165 mph ( Has increased) Category 5
Barometric Pressure 905 mb ( Has Decreased)
Present movement: 9 mph ( Steady in low speed range for hurricanes =low range for hurricanes is 5-10 mph)
Hurricane diameter roughly 140 miles ( Wind field has expanded).
In other words, there is a lot of energy in this storm and it continues to get larger with higher sustained wind speed.
Milton demographics just updated 16:30 CST:
Looks like another intensification
Sustained wind speed: 165 mph ( Has increased) Category 5
Barometric Pressure 905 mb ( Has Decreased)
Present movement: 9 mph ( Steady in low speed range for hurricanes =low range for hurricanes is 5-10 mph)
Hurricane diameter roughly 140 miles ( Wind field has expanded).
In other words, there is a lot of energy in this storm and it continues to get larger with higher sustained wind speed.
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BIG SHIFT SOUTH. Cautiously optimistic for the Tampa Bay area, but the models have shifted south - the biggest shift yet. A big shift south would actually PULL the water out of the bay and not bring the 10-15ft storm surge we're preparing for. 5pm advisory soon. #HurricaneMilton
Here are the latest models on the dip south. 5pm Advisory should be interesting. #HurricaneMilton
Here are the latest models on the dip south. 5pm Advisory should be interesting. #HurricaneMilton
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The Target lot in Fort Myers is filled with people, RVs, EVs, and boats, all seeking high ground ahead of Hurricane Milton.
The Target lot in Fort Myers is filled with people, RVs, EVs, and boats, all seeking high ground ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Prepare for destructive winds from Hurricane Milton, with up to 160 mph gusts.
Be sure to secure loose objects so they don't become projectiles.
http://bit.ly/4ewCFAc
Be sure to secure loose objects so they don't become projectiles.
http://bit.ly/4ewCFAc
Milton is forecast to bring a dangerous 15-20 feet of storm surge to Tampa Bay, Sarasota, and St. Petersburg, Florida. http://bit.ly/4ewCFAc
The AquaFence is back up at Tampa General Hospital to protect against storm surge from Hurricane Milton.
Good view of the waterway, as long as the power stays on.
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Oh my, that just grabs my eye. What an amazing storm.
Milton's track has dipped south, increasing storm surge forecasts for Southwest Florida. Here's the latest: https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/2024-10-08-hurricane-milton-florida-forecast-storm-surge-wind-damage-rainfall?cm_ven=dnt_social_twitter
430pm CDT Oct 8th -- Observations from the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters (@53rdWRS) confirm that #Hurricane #Milton is a Category 5 hurricane with max sustained winds of 165 mph.
The minimum central pressure was down to 905 mb (26.72 inches).
TCU: https://nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCUAT4+shtml/082130.shtml
The minimum central pressure was down to 905 mb (26.72 inches).
TCU: https://nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCUAT4+shtml/082130.shtml
One of the AF planes, AF 303 recorded a barometric pressure of 902.4.
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