Hurricane Milton Update #2

NHC Latest Updates:

A large area of destructive storm surge, with highest inundations of 10 ft or greater, is expected along a portion of the west-central coast of the Florida Peninsula. If you are in the Storm Surge Warning area, this is an extremely life-threatening situation, and you should evacuate as soon as possible if ordered by local officials.

Devastating hurricane-force winds are expected along portions of the west coast of Florida, where a Hurricane Warning is in effect. Milton is forecast to remain a hurricane while it crosses the Florida Peninsula and life-threatening hurricane-force winds, especially in gusts, are expected to spread inland across the peninsula. Preparations to protect life and property, including being ready for long-duration power outages, should be rushed to completion.

Heavy rainfall across the Florida Peninsula through Thursday brings the risk of catastrophic and life-threatening flash and urban flooding along with moderate to major river flooding, especially in areas where coastal and inland flooding combine to increase the overall flood threat.

As of today, Hurricane Milton remains a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 155 mph, just below CAT 5 status. The hurricane is located in the eastern Gulf of Mexico and is moving toward Florida’s west-central coast. It’s expected to make landfall late tonight or early tomorrow, bringing life-threatening storm surges, heavy rainfall, and hurricane-force winds across a large area. Milton is expected to encounter some wind shear later today which will hopefully weaken the storm further before landfall. Follow TWC live on Facebook as it does real-time updates tonight! Or follow on TWC’s Live Updates page. Stay weather aware