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Tropical Cyclone Statement issued October 8 at 8:44AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL Additional Details Here.

HLSMLB This product covers East Central Florida **HURRICANE AND TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS NOW IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning and the Storm Surge Watch has been upgraded to a Storm Surge Warning for Coastal Volusia - The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning for Brevard, Indian River, and Volusia, - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning for Martin and Saint Lucie * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for Coastal Volusia - A Hurricane Warning and Storm Surge Watch are in effect for Northern Brevard Barrier Islands and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Martin, Coastal Saint Lucie, Inland Martin, and Inland Saint Lucie - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Coastal Indian River, Inland Indian River, Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Southern Brevard, Inland Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern Brevard, Northern Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake - A Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch are in effect for Okeechobee * STORM INFORMATION: - About 620 miles southwest of Orlando FL - 22.5N 88.8W - Storm Intensity 145 mph - Movement East-northeast or 75 degrees at 12 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Major Hurricane Milton was located in the south-central Gulf of Mexico at 8 AM, moving east-northeast at 12 mph. Milton is an extremely dangerous 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph and minimum central pressure of 929 mb. Milton will begin moving more northeastward today and across the southeast Gulf of Mexico tonight into Wednesday. Milton is now forecast to make landfall along the Florida west coast late Wednesday night and then cross east central Florida Thursday morning, before moving offshore into the Atlantic Thursday afternoon. There will be multiple, significant hazards as Milton moves over east central Florida. A Hurricane Warning is now in effect for Brevard, Indian River, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for Martin, Okeechobee, and Saint Lucie counties. A Hurricane Watch continues for Okeechobee County. Final storm preparations should be completed by the end of the day today. Wind: Outer rainbands will arrive during the day on Wednesday. Winds will strengthen to tropical storm force with gusts to hurricane force along Milton's path Wednesday night into Thursday morning, with a swath of sustained hurricane force winds possible near the center of the storm. These winds will knock down trees and power lines, leading to power outages. All east central Florida residents and visitors should be in a safe shelter before conditions become hazardous. Heavy Rain: Ahead of Milton, deep moisture and onshore flow north of a front across south Florida will maintain a risk for heavy rainfall today, with the highest risk for flooding along the coast. Rainfall directly associated with Hurricane Milton will increase in coverage and intensity late Wednesday and Wednesday night as rain bands reach east central Florida. Significant rainfall and flash flooding potential will develop into Thursday morning, especially near and north of the Greater Orlando area. Forecast rainfall amounts are generally 4 to 8 inches, with 10 to 15 inches forecast near and north of the I-4 corridor. South of that line, the forecast calls for 3 to 6 inches of rain. These rainfall amounts, along with instances of higher rainfall rates, will be capable of producing significant, potentially devastating flooding. Heavy rainfall will also cause rapid rises on area creeks and streams. The Saint Johns River at Astor is forecast to rise quickly by Wednesday night and Thursday, reaching Major Flood Stage and flooding additional structures and roads. Additional points upstream on the Saint Johns are also likely to experience rises. Tornadoes: In addition to damaging wind gusts, a few to several tornadoes embedded in rain bands are possible, mainly from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning as Milton impacts east central Florida. Residents and visitors should have multiple ways of receiving severe weather alerts. Beach and Coastal Hazards: Along the coast, there is the potential for beach and dune erosion from coastal storm surge. This threat exists especially near and north of where Milton tracks. After Milton moves offshore Thursday, strong northerly winds are expected, elevating water levels along the Atlantic coast. Storm surge is forecast to reach 3 to 5 feet above normally dry ground in areas along the immediate Volusia County coastline with dune erosion likely. A Storm Surge Warning is now in effect for Coastal Volusia County. 2 to 4 feet of storm surge is forecast along the Brevard County coast as well, where a Storm Surge Watch remains in effect. Higher water levels will continue into Friday along the Atlantic beaches. Today is the last full day to ensure your hurricane supply kit is stocked and your safety plan is in place. Heed the advice of local officials with recommended evacuation and or sheltering actions for those in flood prone locations, mobile homes, or on the barrier islands. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts from the National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service in Melbourne, Florida. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Protect against life-threatening wind having possible devastating impacts across Lake County. 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 areas from Brevard and Osceola County northward. * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible devastating impacts across areas along and north of the Interstate Four corridor. 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 significant to extensive impacts across northern portions of east central Florida. * SURGE: Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts across coastal Volusia and Brevard counties. 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: Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant impacts across East Central Florida. 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. * 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 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. If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in which you are staying and the name of the county or parish in which it resides. Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay attention for instructions from local authorities. 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. 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 ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Melbourne FL around 12 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.
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