Milton Now A Hurricane; Max Winds 80 mph and Pressure down to 988 mb.

Here is the latest from the NHC 1pm CDT Advisory.  Air Force Hurricane Hunters find Milton has intensified to a Category 1 hurricane.

LOCATION…22.5N 94.0W
ABOUT 290 MI…465 KM WNW OF PROGRESO MEXICO
ABOUT 815 MI…1310 KM WSW OF TAMPA FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…80 MPH…130 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…E OR 100 DEGREES AT 6 MPH…9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…988 MB…29.18 INCHES

No changes to advisories at this time.

Rapid intensification is forecast Milton to become a major hurricane on Monday.  Hurricane-force winds extend out 20 miles from the center and tropical-storm force winds are out now 80 miles from the center.

Swells generated by the system are affecting the coast of the southwestern Gulf of Mexico today. These swells are expected
to spread northward and eastward along much of the Gulf Coast by early next week, and could cause life-threatening surf and rip
current conditions.  This will be the main weather impact for coastal Alabama.

Full update with the 4pm CDT advisory!

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