8PM CDT Update: Milton Will Continue to Move Across Central Florida Overnight Tonight

Here is the latest messaging from the NHC regarding Milton:

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

…LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE, EXTREME WINDS, AND FLASH FLOODING
CONTINUE AS MILTON MOVES INLAND ALONG THE FLORIDA WEST COAST…
…900 PM EDT POSITION UPDATE…

A sustained wind of 64 mph (104 km/h) and a gust of 93 mph (150
km/h) was recently reported at the Albert Whitted Airport in St.
Petersburg. A sustained wind of 78 mph (126 km/h) and a gust of 100
mph (161 km/h) was recently reported at a WeatherFlow station at
Egmont Channel. A sustained wind of 73 mph (117 km/h) and a gust of
102 mph (165 km/h) was recently reported at a WeatherFlow station
at Skyway Fishing Pier. A gust of 60 mph (97 km/h) was recently
reported at the Orlando Executive Airport.

The next update will be at 1000 PM EDT (0200 UTC).

SUMMARY OF 900 PM EDT…0100 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…27.4N 82.5W
ABOUT 5 MI…10 KM N OF SARASOTA FLORIDA
ABOUT 105 MI…165 KM SW OF ORLANDO FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…115 MPH…185 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…ENE OR 60 DEGREES AT 15 MPH…24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…956 MB…28.23 INCHES

While Milton’s winds have slightly decreased and pressure has slightly increased, the storm is still very dangerous. It will continue to be a life-threatening event into the overnight hours tonight.

Milton is expected to track across the middle of the Florida Peninsula tonight, before making its way over the Atlantic Ocean. The threat for surge, high winds, extreme flooding, and tornadoes continues all night. If you are in an impact zone, please remain sheltered until this dangerous storm fully passes. Reminder: do not go into any flooded areas. You may not realize how deep the water is, and downed power lines could be active in the water.

Here are some reports from social media:

Incredible rainfall rates in Tampa-St Petersburg area. 5.09” of rain in ONE HOUR at St Petersburg, with over a foot of rain past 7 hrs. Winds gusting to 90 mph. #Milton pic.twitter.com/N4KjBJL8oh

— Rob’s Obs (@robsobs) October 10, 2024

Live with @JimCantore in Port Charlotte, FL where the surge is rising from #HurricaneMilton pic.twitter.com/kJyk4OyuUL

— Steve Petyerak (@StevePetyerak) October 10, 2024

Storm surge is absolutely pouring into Venice, Florida now as hurricane #Milton makes landfall. pic.twitter.com/jnp8KzStjk

— Bryce Shelton (@BryceShelton01) October 10, 2024

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