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Milton Stronger with Max Winds at 100 mph; Advisories Posted for Parts of Florida

Milton Stronger with Max Winds at 100 mph; Advisories Posted for Parts of Florida

| October 7, 2024 @ 4:36 am

Milton is now a Category 2 storm and numerous watches are up for parts of Florida. We have the latest with the 4am CDT update.

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10PM CDT Hurricane Milton Update: Wind Speeds up to 90mph; Pressure Now 977mb

10PM CDT Hurricane Milton Update: Wind Speeds up to 90mph; Pressure Now 977mb

| October 6, 2024 @ 10:31 pm

Here is the latest on Hurricane Milton. Rapid intensification is expected to occur over the next couple of days.

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7PM CDT Hurricane Milton Update: Pressure Down to 981mb, More Strengthening Expected

7PM CDT Hurricane Milton Update: Pressure Down to 981mb, More Strengthening Expected

| October 6, 2024 @ 7:26 pm

Here is the latest information regarding Hurricane Milton.

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4pm CDT Tropics Update: Milton Continues to Strengthen; Deep Convection in the Eyewall

4pm CDT Tropics Update: Milton Continues to Strengthen; Deep Convection in the Eyewall

| October 6, 2024 @ 4:25 pm

Time for a deep dive in the latest full update from the NHC. There is an increasing risk of life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds for portions of the west coast of the Florida Peninsula beginning early Wednesday, with impact spreading further inland from there.  Preparations need to be started now and folks need to heed the direction of their local officials.

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

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

| October 6, 2024 @ 1:06 pm

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

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Tropical Storm Milton: Winds Have Increased and an Eyewall Has Formed

Tropical Storm Milton: Winds Have Increased and an Eyewall Has Formed

| October 6, 2024 @ 10:33 am

Time to unpack the 10am CDT update on Tropical Storm Milton.  Several things to look at including the potential for rapid strengthening with the system and a slight change in the future path. 

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7am CDT Milton Update:  NOAA Dropsonde Finds Lower Pressure; Max Winds Are at 60mph

7am CDT Milton Update: NOAA Dropsonde Finds Lower Pressure; Max Winds Are at 60mph

| October 6, 2024 @ 7:05 am

The NOAA Hurricane Hunters have found a much lower pressure with Milton.  It was estimated at 1003 mb at the 4am advisory and now is 991 mb! 

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A Long Stretch of Dry Weather Ahead; All Eyes on a Strengthening Milton

A Long Stretch of Dry Weather Ahead; All Eyes on a Strengthening Milton

| October 6, 2024 @ 6:57 am

We’ll have a few showers possible in southeast Central Alabama today, but most of us will stay dry with partly cloudy skies. A front moves in on Monday, and we’re tracking Tropical Storm Milton in the Gulf.

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4am CDT Tropics Update: Hurricane Hunters Heading Toward TS Milton; Quick Intensification is Forecast

4am CDT Tropics Update: Hurricane Hunters Heading Toward TS Milton; Quick Intensification is Forecast

| October 6, 2024 @ 4:37 am

Milton is forecast to become a major hurricane as it approaches the west coast of Florida.  There will be widespread impacts and hurricane plans should be enacted.  Life-threatening surge, major wind impacts and flooding to occur.

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10PM CDT Tropical Storm Milton Update

10PM CDT Tropical Storm Milton Update

| October 5, 2024 @ 10:11 pm

The latest from the NHC regarding Tropical Storm Milton.

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A Look at Model Data for Tropical Storm Milton: Potential Track and Timing

A Look at Model Data for Tropical Storm Milton: Potential Track and Timing

| October 5, 2024 @ 7:15 pm

Tropical Storm Milton is set to race across the Gulf towards Florida. Here is a look at what the models are suggesting for Milton’s track and the potential timing of landfall.

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TS Milton May Make Landfall as a Major Hurricane on Wednesday on the West Coast of Florida

TS Milton May Make Landfall as a Major Hurricane on Wednesday on the West Coast of Florida

| October 5, 2024 @ 4:11 pm

Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico and poses a significant risk of life-threatening impacts to the west coast of Florida next week.

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A Busy Tropical Update with Three Named Storms… Including TS Milton Over the Gulf of Mexico

A Busy Tropical Update with Three Named Storms… Including TS Milton Over the Gulf of Mexico

| October 5, 2024 @ 1:14 pm

Tropical Storm Milton has formed in the Gulf of Mexico with winds now at 40 mph. Milton is expected to strengthen as it moves north-northeast at 3 mph.

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Tropical Storm Milton Forms in the Gulf of Mexico

Tropical Storm Milton Forms in the Gulf of Mexico

| October 5, 2024 @ 12:40 pm

Life-Threatening Impacts Possible for Florida’s West Coast Next Week The tropical depression in the Gulf has strengthened into Tropical Storm Milton, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Milton is expected to intensify further, potentially bringing dangerous storm surge and winds to Florida’s west coast by midweek. Key Info: Location: 220 mi NNE of Veracruz, […]

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