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Owner of Tornado Talk. Radio broadcast meteorologist with The Storm Report. WeatherBrains Panelist. B.S. Meteorology from Penn State University.

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Dangerous Milton Edging Closer to Florida; Window To Prepare Is Closing; Major Weather Impacts Increasing.

Dangerous Milton Edging Closer to Florida; Window To Prepare Is Closing; Major Weather Impacts Increasing.

| October 9, 2024 @ 10:23 am

Milton has about 12 hours or so left over the Gulf. Landfall tonight and hurricane preparations must be rushed to completion.

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9am CDT Milton Update: Center is 210 miles SW of Tampa, Pressure Up a Tad

9am CDT Milton Update: Center is 210 miles SW of Tampa, Pressure Up a Tad

| October 9, 2024 @ 9:06 am

ressure has come up a bit with Milton.  Windfield is expanding.  Dangerous storm is pushing NE at 16 mph.

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8am CDT Milton Position Update

8am CDT Milton Position Update

| October 9, 2024 @ 8:09 am

We are now at the point where we will be getting hourly updates from the NHC on Milton and we will pass those your way and give you any other insights we see.  

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7am CDT Update: Dangerous Major Hurricane Milton Moving a Bit Quicker, Preparations Should Be Rushed to Completion

7am CDT Update: Dangerous Major Hurricane Milton Moving a Bit Quicker, Preparations Should Be Rushed to Completion

| October 9, 2024 @ 7:09 am

Here is the latest update from the NHC and a quick look at radar too.

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Radar Views of Milton This Early Morning

Radar Views of Milton This Early Morning

| October 9, 2024 @ 5:03 am

I will be scanning radar all day watching Milton approach Florida.  Here is a quick look at some of the radar sites this morning. 

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4am CDT Update:  Milton Has Maintained Strength; Landfall Expected Late Tonight

4am CDT Update: Milton Has Maintained Strength; Landfall Expected Late Tonight

| October 9, 2024 @ 4:43 am

A lot to process with the latest on Milton and I will lay it all out in this post.  Florida needs to be ready for this devastating storm.  A rush to protect life and property needs to happen today. 

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WeatherBrains Recap! Episode 977: Using Useful Idiots

WeatherBrains Recap! Episode 977: Using Useful Idiots

| October 8, 2024 @ 8:00 pm

We had a great show last night! A good deal of our time was spent looking back at Helene and looking ahead to Milton.  Had some wonderful discussions including a chat about how to message these events and how to tune out the noise and distractions of disinformation. Joining us was veteran meteorologist and storm […]

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7pm CDT Milton Update: Pressure Has Dropped to 902 mb

7pm CDT Milton Update: Pressure Has Dropped to 902 mb

| October 8, 2024 @ 7:11 pm

Dangerous Cat 5 Milton continues to churn toward the eastern Gulf.

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Milton Impacts for Alabama Beaches

Milton Impacts for Alabama Beaches

| October 8, 2024 @ 5:15 pm

The main affects of Milton on Alabama will be for the coast.  No land impacts expected. 

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440pm CDT: Milton’s Central Pressure is Much Lower:  905 mb

440pm CDT: Milton’s Central Pressure is Much Lower: 905 mb

| October 8, 2024 @ 4:41 pm

Wouldn’t you know….as soon as I hit the publish button, we received an update from the NHC from the hurricane hunters!

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4pm CDT Update:  Milton Once Again a Category 5 Storm; Max Winds at 165 mph and Pressure at 918 mb

4pm CDT Update: Milton Once Again a Category 5 Storm; Max Winds at 165 mph and Pressure at 918 mb

| October 8, 2024 @ 4:36 pm

The hurricane hunters have found falling pressure as they flew through the eye of Milton. This storm has become much more organized as the day has gone on.  The eye is nearly 10 miles wide. 

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The Latest On Hurricane Milton from the 7am CDT Advisory: New Watches and Warnings for the East Coast of Florida

The Latest On Hurricane Milton from the 7am CDT Advisory: New Watches and Warnings for the East Coast of Florida

| October 8, 2024 @ 7:09 am

Milton is steadily moving ENE at 12 mph and is centered about 545 miles SW of Tampa, FL.  Max winds are now at 145 mph with a pressure of 929mb. 

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4am CDT Milton Update: This Dangerous Storm Just North of the Yucatan Peninsula; Approaches the Florida Peninsula on Wednesday

4am CDT Milton Update: This Dangerous Storm Just North of the Yucatan Peninsula; Approaches the Florida Peninsula on Wednesday

| October 8, 2024 @ 4:36 am

It will be another day of monitoring the storm as it begins to lift away from the Yucatan area.  The structure of the system is changing.  It is still very powerful and is forecast to be that way through landfall. 

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Milton Is Officially a Category 5 Hurricane. Special Update from the National Hurricane Center.

Milton Is Officially a Category 5 Hurricane. Special Update from the National Hurricane Center.

| October 7, 2024 @ 11:00 am

The hurricane hunter aircraft recon data has come in and we have a Cat 5 hurricane.  Max winds are now 160 mph.  The pressure has dropped to 925 mb!

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