3PM CDT Hurricane Milton Update: High Winds and Heavy Rainfall Occurring in Central and Southern Florida

Milton is quickly approaching the Western Florida Coast, and its effects are starting to be felt. Right now, there are several ongoing tornado warnings across Florida. Here is the latest NHC update:

Hurricane Milton Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142024
400 PM EDT Wed Oct 09 2024

…TROPICAL-STORM-FORCE WINDS AND HEAVY RAINFALL ONGOING…
…MULTIPLE TORNADO WARNINGS IN EFFECT ACROSS FLORIDA PENINSULA…

Heavy rainfall with tropical-storm force winds are spreading inland
across the Florida peninsula. A recent wind gust of 68 mph (109
km/h) was recorded at a mesonet site located in Fort Myers Beach.

There are also multiple tornado warnings in effect across the
Florida peninsula. If a tornado warning is issued for your area, be
ready to shelter quickly, preferably away from windows and in an
interior room not prone to flooding.

The next update will be with the full advisory package at 500 PM EDT
(2100 UTC).

SUMMARY OF 400 PM EDT…2000 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…26.9N 83.5W
ABOUT 100 MI…160 KM WNW OF FT. MYERS FLORIDA
ABOUT 100 MI…155 KM SW OF TAMPA FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…125 MPH…205 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NE OR 35 DEGREES AT 17 MPH…28 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…950 MB…28.05 INCHES

Milton is set to remain a major hurricane through landfall. This will be an extremely dangerous hurricane and its impacts will be life-changing for many.

A full update comes out with the next hourly advisory. Stay tuned for more information.

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