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My Location: La Jolla [San Diego County], CA
Current Time: 12:43:32 AM PDT
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| Type | Tropical Cyclone Statement |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement |
| Issued By | NWS Melbourne FL | |
| Issuing Time | Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:51:00 PDT | |
| Broadcast Time | Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:51:00 PDT | |
| Valid Until | Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:00:00 PDT | |
| Brief Description | Tropical Cyclone Statement | |
| Detailed Description | HLSMLB This product covers East Central Florida **A RARE AND HISTORIC EVENT UNFOLDING ACROSS PARTS OF EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA** **MILTON IS BRINGING DEVASTATING AND LIFE-THREATENING IMPACTS FROM HURRICANE WINDS AND HIGH TO EXTREME FLOODING RAINFALL** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for Coastal Volusia, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Inland Indian River, Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Saint Lucie, Inland Southern Brevard, Inland Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern Brevard, Northern Lake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake - A Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch are in effect for Coastal Martin and Inland Martin * STORM INFORMATION: - About 70 miles southwest of Orlando FL - 27.6N 82.0W - Storm Intensity 105 mph - Movement East-northeast or 60 degrees at 16 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ As of 11 PM, Hurricane Milton was located over central Florida about 75 miles southwest of Orlando, or about 100 miles west southwest of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Maximum sustained winds are 105 mph, and movement was toward the east northeast at 16 mph. Milton is forecast to maintain hurricane strength as it crosses the Florida peninsula overnight. It will then exit offshore the east central Florida coast near Cape Canaveral Thursday morning. Milton will bring the threat of damaging hurricane winds and gusts, as well as significant flood and flash flood waters. The threat to life is high! This is particularly true in vicinity of the Interstate 4 corridor, and along and to the north of Milton's track. Hurricane Warnings remain in effect for all of east central Florida, except Martin county, where a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect. Large areas will likely experience significant power outages and communications failures. A Flood Watch remains in effect for all east central Florida counties. Additional rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches is forecast in the vicinity of the I-4 corridor with locally higher amounts possible. Water rescues may be needed in the hardest hit locations. South of Melbourne and Lake Kissimme, additional rainfall up to 2 inches will be possible. Flooding rainfall will also cause rapid rises on area creeks and streams. The Saint Johns River at Astor is forecast to rise quickly to Major Flood Stage by Thursday morning with a historical crest near Record Flood. Additional locations upstream on the Saint Johns are also likely to experience rises to at least Minor or Moderate flood stage through Saturday, and possibly reaching major flood levels at DeLand and Geneva by Sunday. A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for all Brevard Barrier Islands and Coastal Volusia County where coastal flood waters of 3 to 5 feet are possible. Significant beach and dune erosion is likely. Heights up to 3 feet will be possible along the Treasure Coast. Always heed the advice of local officials! POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across east central Florida. Remain well sheltered from life-threatening wind having additional extensive impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed. Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks. - Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and roadway signs blown over. - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Large areas with power and communications outages. * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible devastating impacts across areas north of a Kissimmee to Titusville line. Potential impacts include: - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become raging rivers. In mountain areas, deadly runoff may rage down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible limited to extensive impacts across the remainder of east central Florida. * SURGE: Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts across the immediate Volusia and Brevard County coastlines. Potential impacts in this area include: - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents. - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. * TORNADOES: Potential impacts from tornadoes are still possible. Remain well braced against a tornado event having additional limited impacts. If realized, these 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 small boats pulled from moorings. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: 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. During the peak of the storm be ready to move quickly. Keep your shoes on and rain gear handy. Boots and athletic shoes offer the best foot protection if you become unexpectedly exposed to the weather. Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and check-ins. Do not venture outside as any improvement in weather will only be temporary until the storm moves completely out of the area, so remain safely sheltered from the storm. If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic rise in water levels. Be sure to let friends and family members know of your intentions for weathering the storm and your whereabouts. Have someone located away from the threatened area serve as your point of contact. Share vital contact information with others. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of others. * 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 ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Melbourne FL around 6 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. |
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