Tropical Cyclone Statement Issued
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Mon, Oct 7 @ 11:35pm
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Tropical Cyclone Statement issued October 7 at 11:26PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida
**CAT 5 HURRICANE MILTON CONTINUES ITS TRACK TOWARDS FLORIDA**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for
Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal
Hillsborough, Coastal Lee, Coastal Levy, Coastal Manatee,
Coastal Pasco, Coastal Sarasota, Inland Lee, and Pinellas
- A Hurricane Warning is in effect for DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands,
Inland Charlotte, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland
Hillsborough, Inland Levy, Inland Manatee, Inland Pasco, Inland
Sarasota, Polk, and Sumter
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 600 miles southwest of Mouth of Tampa Bay FL
- 21.8N 89.9W
- Storm Intensity 165 mph
- Movement East or 90 degrees at 9 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Milton continues as a dangerous category 5 hurricane with
maximum sustained winds of 165 mph as of the 11 PM EDT advisory. It is
currently moving east over the the south-central Gulf of Mexico, with a
gradual turn to the northeast expected on Tuesday into Wednesday as it
moves across the eastern Gulf of Mexico before bringing widespread
impacts across West-Central and Southwest Florida beginning Wednesday.
It is forecast to maintain its current intensity over the next day or
so before the winds gradually decrease below category 5 intensity,
however, life threatening and potentially catastrophic storm surge
impacts are expected when Milton makes landfall in addition to
destructive winds extending from the coast to inland locations along
with heavy rainfall.
* Storm Surge - Life threatening storm surge is expected Wednesday
into Thursday. Potential peak surge amounts are 10 to 15 feet from the
Anclote River to Englewood, 6 to 10 feet from Englewood to Bonita
Beach, 5 to 10 feet from the Anclote River to Yankeetown, and 3 to
5 feet from Yankeetown to the Suwannee River.
* Rain - Flooding rain threat will run from Wednesday through Thursday
with rainfall amounts of 5 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts up
to 12 to 15 inches possible.
* Wind - Hurricane and tropical storm force winds will be possible
beginning on Wednesday with the highest probabilities along the coast.
* Tornadoes - Isolated tornadoes are possible Wednesday into Thursday
across the area.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible catastrophic
impacts across the Nature Coast, West-Central Florida, and Southwest
Florida. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding greatly
accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural damage to
buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly compounded
from considerable floating debris. Locations may be
uninhabitable for an extended period.
- Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or
severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may become
stressed.
- Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.
- Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many lifted
onshore and stranded.
Elsewhere across West Central and Southwest Florida, little to no
impact is anticipated.
* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible devastating
impacts across the Nature Coast, West-Central Florida, and Southwest
Florida. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete roof
and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Damage
greatly accentuated by large airborne projectiles. Locations
may be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
- Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
- Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways, and access
routes impassable.
- Widespread power and communications outages.
Also, protect against life-threatening wind having possible
significant to extensive impacts across the Nature Coast, West-Central
Florida, and Southwest Florida.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across the Nature Coast, West-Central Florida, and
Southwest Florida. Potential impacts include:
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may
become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may
become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.
Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across the Nature Coast, West-Central Florida, and
Southwest Florida.
* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across West Central and Southwest Florida. Potential impacts include:
- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
of emergency plans during tropical events.
- A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
and communications disruptions.
- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and boats pulled
from moorings.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.
If you are relocating to safe shelter, leave as early as possible.
Allow extra time to reach your destination. Many roads and bridges
will be closed once strong winds arrive. Check the latest weather
forecast before departing and drive with caution.
If heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter
rules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or have
pets. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit.
Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of
life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any
orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency
Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are
unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making.
Storm surge is the leading killer associated with tropical storms and
hurricanes! Make sure you are in a safe area away from the surge
zone. Even if you are not in a surge-prone area, you could find
yourself cutoff by flood waters during and after the storm. Heed
evacuation orders issued by the local authorities.
If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of
strong winds or flooding.
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin FL around 5 AM EDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
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