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Hurricane Milton Intensifies: Florida Braces for Catastrophic Impact

Hurricane Milton Update 11:00 AM: Florida Prepares for Deadly Storm Surge, High Winds, and Tornado Threat as Landfall Nears

Unitedpac by Unitedpac
October 9, 2024 - Updated on February 21, 2025
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Satellite imagery depicting Hurricane Milton Intensifies, showing a massive storm with a well-defined eye as it approaches Florida.

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  • 1. Tornado Watch and Early Impacts
  • 2. Milton’s Path and Potential Devastation
  • 3. Key Forecast Threats:
  • 4. Emergency Preparations and Evacuations Underway
  • 5. Looking Ahead: What to Expect After Landfall

Florida Braces for Catastrophic Impact as Hurricane Milton Intensifies

October 9, 2024 – Florida remains in the grip of an escalating weather crisis as Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 4 storm, nears the state’s Gulf Coast, bringing the threat of deadly storm surges, destructive winds, and tornadoes.

As of 11:00 AM EDT, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports that Milton is packing sustained winds of 145 mph, with its eye located 190 miles southwest of Tampa. The storm is moving northeast at 16 mph, with landfall expected late tonight or early Thursday.

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Tornado Watch and Early Impacts

Bands of heavy rainfall and strong winds have already begun lashing southern Florida ahead of the storm’s arrival. In Key West, wind gusts of up to 59 mph have been recorded, and the National Weather Service (NWS) warns that conditions will deteriorate rapidly throughout the day.

A tornado watch is now in effect for Miami, Tampa Bay, Fort Myers, and other parts of the Florida Peninsula until 9:00 PM EDT, with conditions highly favorable for tornado development. Residents are urged to monitor emergency alerts and seek shelter if warnings are issued.

#Tornado on the ground in rural Broward west of Weston and I-75. #HurricaneMilton pic.twitter.com/7hiIfWFzKe

— WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) October 9, 2024

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Milton’s Path and Potential Devastation

Forecast models indicate that Hurricane Milton will make landfall along Florida’s west-central coast before tracking inland across Orlando, Cape Canaveral, and central Florida. While some fluctuations in intensity are expected, the storm remains highly dangerous, with hurricane-force winds capable of widespread destruction.

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Key Forecast Threats:

Transportation Disruptions: Major highway closures, flight cancellations, and public transit suspensions are expected.

Storm Surge: 8 to 15 feet of life-threatening surge is expected along Florida’s Gulf Coast, particularly in Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor.

Heavy Rainfall: Up to 15 inches of rain could trigger flash flooding in urban and low-lying areas.

Power Outages: Widespread blackouts are likely as strong winds topple power lines and trees.

The 2024 Atlantic #hurricane season has now generated 127 ACE (Accumulated Cyclone Energy), officially meeting NOAA's definition of an above-normal season:https://t.co/r177mJdm29#Milton #Leslie

ACE is integrated metric accounting for storm frequency, intensity & duration pic.twitter.com/gl2Ct2496o

— Philip Klotzbach (@philklotzbach) October 9, 2024

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Emergency Preparations and Evacuations Underway

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency, urging residents to complete all storm preparations immediately. Evacuation orders remain in effect for low-lying coastal communities at risk of severe flooding.

“This is a life-threatening storm,” DeSantis warned in a press conference. “If you are in an evacuation zone, leave now before conditions become too dangerous.”

Emergency responders, including the Florida National Guard, are on high alert, prepared to assist with rescue and recovery efforts once conditions allow.

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Looking Ahead: What to Expect After Landfall

Once Hurricane Milton moves inland, the threat of tornadoes, flash flooding, and prolonged power outages will persist across central and northern Florida. Officials urge residents to prepare for days without electricity, limited access to supplies, and possible damage to roads and infrastructure.

For the latest on Hurricane Milton, stay connected with Unitedpac St. Lucia News. This report is based on information from Weather.com, citing meteorologists Jonathan Belles, Chris Dolce, Caitlin Kaiser, and Sara Tonks. Further updates will follow as the situation unfolds.

Source: Weather.com
Via: Jonathan Belles, Chris Dolce, Caitlin Kaiser, Sara Tonks
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