2024 Hurricane and Tropical Weather

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843682776639267235

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843693753657336104

 

[IceIce9]

“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.”

https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/08/us/evacuations-helene-milton-inland-florida/index.html

 

[whitelilac]

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."

https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/hurricane-milton-florida-10-08-24/index.html?t=1728422951454

 

[vls12345]

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.

www.11alive.com

 

[vls12345]

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

www.wsbtv.com

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency is encouraging evacuees to travel further north into Albany, Columbus, Macon and Atlanta areas to keep them away from the storm-ravaged areas of Valdosta and Augusta because of Hurricane Helene.

Atlanta Motor Speedway is opening up its campgrounds for those people who are evacuating.

Georgia State Parks said they are open and prepared to receive visitors impacted by Hurricane Milton, but several parks remain closed because of Helene.

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

www.google.com

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843764201367482707

 

[Herat]

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.

 

[arielilane]

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

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843748166551945538

Here are the latest models on the dip south. 5pm Advisory should be interesting. #HurricaneMilton

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843748552914415814

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843762406830571891

 

[arielilane]

Posted three hours ago

The Target lot in Fort Myers is filled with people, RVs, EVs, and boats, all seeking high ground ahead of Hurricane Milton.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843726188357005585

 

[arielilane]

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

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843739231006667227

 

[arielilane]

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

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843746864354734510

 

[arielilane]

The AquaFence is back up at Tampa General Hospital to protect against storm surge from Hurricane Milton.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843755034699551107

 

[Herat]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843762406830571891

Good view of the waterway, as long as the power stays on.

 

[musicaljoke]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843764201367482707

Oh my, that just grabs my eye. What an amazing storm.

 

[arielilane]

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

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843764026607636709

 

[arielilane]

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

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843767329316057560

 

[Herat]

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

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843767329316057560

One of the AF planes, AF 303 recorded a barometric pressure of 902.4.

 

[Sleuthster]

Spent a day in Dunedin a few years ago, when I was visiting family. Such a beautiful town! Stay safe!

Ty