From Mike Powell@618:250/1 to All on Wednesday, October 09, 2024 12:06:00
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WTNT64 KNHC 091700
TCUAT4
Hurricane Milton Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142024
100 PM EDT Wed Oct 09 2024
...TROPICAL-STORM-FORCE WINDS JUST OFFSHORE THE WEST COAST OF FLORIDA...
...100 PM EDT POSITION UPDATE...
Milton is currently moving north-northeastward or 030/15 kt. A turn
towards the northeast is anticipated with a slower forward speed
later this evening.
Tropical-storm-force winds are just offshore and now is the time to
stay inside and away from windows. Listen for updates and be ready
in case you lose electrical power. Keep a battery-powered radio,
charged cell phone and flashlight handy.
The next update will be with the intermediate advisory at 200 PM EDT
(1800 UTC).
SUMMARY OF 100 PM EDT...1700 UTC...INFORMATION -----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...26.2N 84.2W
ABOUT 145 MI...235 KM W OF FT. MYERS FLORIDA
ABOUT 160 MI...260 KM SW OF TAMPA FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...145 MPH...230 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 35 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...935 MB...27.61 INCHES