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Tropical Cyclone Statement issued October 8 at 11:26PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL Additional Details Here.

HLSMLB This product covers East Central Florida **CONDITIONS DETERIORATE WEDNESDAY AS MILTON APPROACHES FLORIDA** **HURRICANE FORCE WINDS, SIGNIFICANT TO DEVASTATING FLOODING NEAR AND NORTH OF MILTON'S CENTER** 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 480 miles southwest of Orlando FL - 23.4N 86.5W - Storm Intensity 160 mph - Movement Northeast or 55 degrees at 12 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ As of 11 PM, Major Hurricane Milton was located in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico just north of the Yucatan Channel. Milton has picked up forward momentum and is moving to the northeast around 12 mph, remaining an extremely dangerous category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph and a minimum central pressure of 915 mb. Milton will continue moving northeast across the southeastern Gulf of Mexico tonight and Wednesday. Milton is forecast to make landfall along the Florida west coast late Wednesday night, crossing the eastern side of the peninsula Thursday morning and afternoon, then moving offshore into the Atlantic. There will be multiple, significant hazards posed by Milton as it moves over east central Florida. Hurricane Warnings remain in effect for all of east central Florida, except Martin county, where a Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect. Final preparations should be rushed to completion by early Wednesday morning before conditions deteriorate through the day on Wednesday. Wind: Outer rainbands from Hurricane Milton are expected to arrive on Wednesday. Wednesday night into Thursday morning, winds will strengthen to tropical storm force with gusts to hurricane force along Milton's path, 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 will continue the potential for heavy rainfall tonight, with the highest risk for flooding along the coast. Rainfall directly associated with Hurricane Milton will increase in coverage and intensity through the day Wednesday and into the night, as rainbands reach east central Florida. Significant rainfall and flash flooding potential will develop into Thursday morning, especially near and along the I-4 corridor and the Greater Orlando area. Between 6 to 12 inches of rainfall is forecast across east central Florida, with a swath of 10 to 15 inches possible along the I-4 corridor. Farther south, the forecast calls for 3 to 6 inches of rain. These 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, which is already approaching Moderate Flood Stage, is forecast to rise quickly to Major Flood Stage by Thursday morning. Additional points upstream on the Saint Johns are also likely to experience rises to at least Minor or Moderate flood stage. Tornadoes: In addition to damaging wind gusts, tornadoes embedded in rainbands are possible, mainly from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Residents and visitors should have multiple ways of receiving severe weather alerts. Beach and Coastal Hazards: Along the coast, there is the potential for significant 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 and Brevard County coastlines, with dune erosion likely. A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for all Brevard Barrier Islands and Coastal Volusia County. Up to 3 feet of storm surge will be possible along the Treasure Coast. Higher water levels will continue into Friday along the Atlantic beaches. 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 ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible devastating impacts from near Kissimmee to Titusville northward, especially along the I-4 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 across the southern half of east-central Florida. * WIND: Protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive impacts along and south of the I-4 corridor, to Okeechobee and Saint Lucie counties. Potential impacts in this area 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. Also, protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across the remainder of east-central Florida. * 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. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: 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 near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor drainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground. 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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