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Tropical Cyclone Statement issued October 8 at 11:13PM EDT by NWS Key West FL Additional Details Here.

HLSKEY This product covers the Florida Keys **PREPARATIONS FOR HURRICANE MILTON SHOULD BE RUSHED TO COMPLETION** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Monroe Lower Keys, Monroe Middle Keys, and Monroe Upper Keys * STORM INFORMATION: - About 310 miles west-southwest of Key West FL - 23.4N 86.5W - Storm Intensity 160 mph - Movement Northeast or 55 degrees at 12 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ As of 11 PM EDT, the center of Hurricane Milton was located in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico, about 310 miles to the west-southwest of Key West, with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph. Milton is moving to the northeast near 12 mph. A northeastward motion with some increase in forward speed is expected overnight through Wednesday. A turn toward the east-northeast and east is expected on Thursday and Friday. On the forecast track, the center of Milton will move across the eastern Gulf of Mexico tonight and Wednesday, make landfall along the west-central coast of Florida Wednesday night, and move off the east coast of Florida over the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday. Thundery squalls with local wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph will be possible throughout the Florida Keys from late tonight through Thursday morning. There will be the potential for isolated tornadoes late tonight, Wednesday, and into Wednesday night. There is about a one-in-four chance for sustained tropical storm force winds from Wednesday morning through early Thursday morning as Milton makes its closest approach to the Keys, and a Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for all of the Florida Keys. Storm surge saltwater flooding of 1 to 3 feet above ground level, or mean higher high water, will be possible on the Gulf and Bayside of the Florida Keys from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning, and possibly into Thursday evening on the Bayside of the Upper Keys. Additionally, Atlantic facing shorelines will be susceptible to crashing waves and overwash beginning Wednesday morning. A Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect for all of the Florida Keys. The threat for coastal flooding has remained steady from the previous advisory. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible through Thursday morning. Flooding of low elevation streets and poor drainage areas will be possible in areas impacted by heavy downpours. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across the Florida Keys. Potential impacts include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. * SURGE: Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across the Florida Keys. Potential impacts in this area include: - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. - Sections of roads and parking lots inundated by surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - Moderate beach erosion. - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings. * TORNADOES: Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant impacts across the Florida Keys. Potential impacts include: - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. Refer to monroecountyem.com/jic for the latest information. * 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. When securing your property, outside preparations should be rushed to completion by early Wednesday morning. The onset of strong gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness activities to become unsafe. When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the center of the storm. If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as in a low-lying or poor drainage area, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground. If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter options. 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 Monroe County Emergency Management Information, see monroecountyem.com - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org - For Florida Division of Emergency Management information, see floridadisaster.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Key West FL around 6 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.
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