Weather
Summary for Hurricane Milton (AT4/AL142024)
...HURRICANE AND STORM SURGE WARNINGS ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE FLORIDA WEST COAST... ...MILTON POSES AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS THREAT TO FLORIDA AND RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO FOLLOW THE ORDERS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS...
As of 4:00 PM CDT Mon Oct 7
the center of Milton was located near 21.8, -90.8
with movement E at 10 mph.
The minimum central pressure was 905 mb
with maximum sustained winds of about 180 mph.
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Milton Update Statement
Issued at 1055 AM CDT Mon Oct 07 2024
567
WTNT64 KNHC 071558 CCA
TCUAT4
Hurricane Milton Tropical Cyclone Update...Corrected
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142024
1055 AM CDT Mon Oct 07 2024
Corrected for location/distances in the summary section
...MILTON RAPIDLY INTENSIFIES INTO A CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE...
Data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate
that Milton has strengthened to a category 5 hurricane. The
maximum sustained winds are estimated to be 160 mph (250 km/h) with
higher gusts. Data from the aircraft also indicate that the
minimum pressure has fallen to 925 mb (27.31 inches).
SUMMARY OF 1055 AM CDT...1555 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...21.7N 91.6W
ABOUT 125 MI...200 KM WNW OF PROGRESO MEXICO
ABOUT 715 MI...1150 KM SW OF TAMPA FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...160 MPH...250 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ESE OR 110 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...925 MB...27.31 INCHES
$$
Forecaster Blake/Brown
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Milton Graphics
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:57:07 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:57:07 GMT
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Milton Forecast Discussion Number 10
Issued at 1000 AM CDT Mon Oct 07 2024
000
WTNT44 KNHC 071455
TCDAT4
Hurricane Milton Discussion Number 10
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142024
1000 AM CDT Mon Oct 07 2024
Milton's remarkable rapid intensification is continuing. Satellite
images show a small eye within the very cold central cloud cover,
and the eye is becoming better defined. Data from the Mexican
radar at Sabancuy show a small, closed eye with an intense eyewall
presentation. The Hurricane Hunter aircraft earlier reported a peak
flight-level wind of 146 kt, and dropsonde data show that the
pressure has fallen to around 933 mb, which is down about 22 mb in
4 hours. The initial wind speed is set to 135 kt, which is an
80-kt increase in 24 hours (only eclipsed by Wilma 2005 and Felix
2007 in our records).
The hurricane is still moving east-southeastward, now about 8 kt.
Global models continue to insist that Milton will turn eastward
soon as the frontal low pressure area over the northeastern Gulf of
Mexico departs. The new forecast near Mexico is about the same as
the previous one, but is close enough to bring hurricane-force
winds to the northern portion of Yucatan Peninsula. Later, a new
mid-level trough dropping into the northwestern Gulf of Mexico
should then cause Milton to move east-northeastward to northeastward
at a faster forward speed. The latest model fields are a bit left
of the previous runs, and the official NHC track forecast is shifted
to the north. This forecast is close to a consensus of the latest
GFS, ECMWF and regional hurricane models. Note that this track is
closer to the model fields rather than the model trackers which
appear to be too far south.
Milton is likely to become a category 5 hurricane later today
with light shear and very warm waters in its path. By tomorrow,
its intensity should be dictated by any eyewall replacement
cycles, which will likely cause the system to gradually weaken
but grow larger. After 36 h, Milton is expected to encounter a
much less favorable environment with strong shear and dry air
entrainment. Therefore, some weakening is anticipated before the
hurricane reaches the Florida Gulf coast. However, the system is
still likely to be a large and powerful hurricane at landfall in
Florida, with life-threatening hazards at the coastline and well
inland. After landfall, Milton should weaken and start extratropical
transition, which should be complete by 96 h.
Key Messages:
1. Damaging hurricane-force winds are expected across portions of
the northern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. A life-threatening
storm surge with damaging waves is also likely along portions of
the northern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula.
2. There is an increasing risk of life-threatening storm surge and
damaging winds for portions of the west coast of the Florida
Peninsula beginning Tuesday night or early Wednesday. Storm Surge
and Hurricane Watches are now in effect for portions of the west
coast of the Florida Peninsula and residents in that area should
follow any advice given by local officials and evacuate if told to
do so.
3. Areas of heavy rainfall will impact portions of Florida today
well ahead of Milton, with heavy rainfall more directly related to
the system expected later on Tuesday through Wednesday night. This
rainfall will bring the risk of considerable flash, urban, and
areal flooding, along with the potential for moderate to major
river flooding.
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 07/1500Z 21.7N 91.7W 135 KT 155 MPH
12H 08/0000Z 21.5N 90.4W 145 KT 165 MPH
24H 08/1200Z 22.2N 88.3W 140 KT 160 MPH
36H 09/0000Z 23.6N 86.4W 135 KT 155 MPH
48H 09/1200Z 25.5N 84.7W 125 KT 145 MPH
60H 10/0000Z 27.7N 82.8W 110 KT 125 MPH
72H 10/1200Z 29.2N 80.1W 80 KT 90 MPH
96H 11/1200Z 30.8N 71.0W 55 KT 65 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
120H 12/1200Z 31.0N 66.0W 45 KT 50 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
$$
Forecaster Blake
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Milton Wind Speed Probabilities Number 10
Issued at 1500 UTC MON OCT 07 2024
000
FONT14 KNHC 071453
PWSAT4
HURRICANE MILTON WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 10
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL142024
1500 UTC MON OCT 07 2024
AT 1500Z THE CENTER OF HURRICANE MILTON WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE
21.7 NORTH...LONGITUDE 91.7 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR
135 KTS...155 MPH...250 KM/H.
Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME (GREENWICH)
ATLANTIC STANDARD TIME (AST)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME (EDT)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME (CDT)...SUBTRACT 5 HOURS FROM Z TIME
WIND SPEED PROBABILITY TABLE FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
CHANCES OF SUSTAINED (1-MINUTE AVERAGE) WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST
...34 KT (39 MPH... 63 KM/H)...
...50 KT (58 MPH... 93 KM/H)...
...64 KT (74 MPH...119 KM/H)...
FOR LOCATIONS AND TIME PERIODS DURING THE NEXT 5 DAYS
PROBABILITIES FOR LOCATIONS ARE GIVEN AS OP(CP) WHERE
OP IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT BEGINNING DURING
AN INDIVIDUAL TIME PERIOD (ONSET PROBABILITY)
(CP) IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT OCCURRING BETWEEN
12Z MON AND THE FORECAST HOUR (CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY)
PROBABILITIES ARE GIVEN IN PERCENT
X INDICATES PROBABILITIES LESS THAN 1 PERCENT
PROBABILITIES FOR 34 KT AND 50 KT ARE SHOWN AT A GIVEN LOCATION WHEN
THE 5-DAY CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 3 PERCENT.
PROBABILITIES FOR 34...50...64 KT SHOWN WHEN THE 5-DAY
64-KT CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 1 PERCENT.
- - - - WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS - - - -
FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM
TIME 12Z MON 00Z TUE 12Z TUE 00Z WED 12Z WED 12Z THU 12Z FRI
PERIODS TO TO TO TO TO TO TO
00Z TUE 12Z TUE 00Z WED 12Z WED 12Z THU 12Z FRI 12Z SAT
FORECAST HOUR (12) (24) (36) (48) (72) (96) (120)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LOCATION KT
CAPE HATTERAS 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 5( 5) 1( 6)
NEW RIVER NC 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 6( 6) X( 6)
MOREHEAD CITY 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 6( 6) X( 6)
SURF CITY NC 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 5( 6) 1( 7)
WILMINGTON NC 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 2( 3) X( 3)
BALD HEAD ISL 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 3( 3) 7(10) X(10)
LITTLE RIVER 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 4( 4) 4( 8) 1( 9)
MYRTLE BEACH 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 4( 4) 5( 9) 1(10)
GEORGETOWN SC 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 3( 3) 3( 6) X( 6)
CHARLESTON SC 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 11(11) 5(16) X(16)
CHARLESTON SC 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 2( 3) X( 3)
BEAUFORT MCAS 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 16(16) 4(20) X(20)
BEAUFORT MCAS 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 2( 4) X( 4)
AUGUSTA GA 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 1( 3) X( 3)
SAVANNAH GA 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 9( 9) 3(12) X(12)
KINGS BAY GA 34 X X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 42(43) 3(46) X(46)
KINGS BAY GA 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 17(17) 2(19) X(19)
KINGS BAY GA 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 6( 6) 1( 7) X( 7)
WAYCROSS GA 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 16(16) 1(17) X(17)
WAYCROSS GA 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 4( 4) X( 4) X( 4)
MAYPORT NS FL 34 X X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 48(49) 3(52) 1(53)
MAYPORT NS FL 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 22(22) 3(25) X(25)
MAYPORT NS FL 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 10(10) 1(11) X(11)
JACKSONVILLE 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 32(32) 2(34) X(34)
JACKSONVILLE 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 12(12) 1(13) X(13)
JACKSONVILLE 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) X( 2) X( 2)
GAINESVILLE FL 34 X X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 46(48) 1(49) X(49)
GAINESVILLE FL 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 22(22) 1(23) X(23)
GAINESVILLE FL 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 7( 7) X( 7) X( 7)
DAYTONA BEACH 34 X X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 59(61) 3(64) X(64)
DAYTONA BEACH 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 28(28) 1(29) X(29)
DAYTONA BEACH 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 7( 7) 1( 8) X( 8)
THE VILLAGES 34 X X( X) X( X) 4( 4) 62(66) 1(67) X(67)
THE VILLAGES 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 36(36) 1(37) X(37)
THE VILLAGES 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 15(15) X(15) X(15)
ORLANDO FL 34 X X( X) X( X) 4( 4) 66(70) 2(72) X(72)
ORLANDO FL 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 35(35) 1(36) X(36)
ORLANDO FL 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 12(12) X(12) X(12)
COCOA BEACH FL 34 X X( X) X( X) 5( 5) 74(79) 2(81) X(81)
COCOA BEACH FL 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 43(43) 3(46) X(46)
COCOA BEACH FL 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 22(22) 1(23) X(23)
PATRICK AFB 34 X X( X) X( X) 5( 5) 74(79) 2(81) X(81)
PATRICK AFB 50 X X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 43(44) 3(47) X(47)
PATRICK AFB 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 22(22) 2(24) X(24)
FT PIERCE FL 34 X X( X) X( X) 7( 7) 60(67) 2(69) X(69)
FT PIERCE FL 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 28(28) 2(30) X(30)
FT PIERCE FL 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 13(13) 1(14) X(14)
W PALM BEACH 34 X X( X) X( X) 7( 7) 45(52) 2(54) X(54)
W PALM BEACH 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 14(14) 1(15) X(15)
W PALM BEACH 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 5( 5) 1( 6) X( 6)
FT LAUDERDALE 34 X X( X) X( X) 8( 8) 35(43) 1(44) X(44)
FT LAUDERDALE 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 8( 8) X( 8) X( 8)
FT LAUDERDALE 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 3( 3) X( 3) X( 3)
MIAMI FL 34 X X( X) X( X) 4( 4) 15(19) 1(20) X(20)
MIAMI FL 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 4( 4) X( 4) X( 4)
HOMESTEAD ARB 34 X X( X) X( X) 4( 4) 12(16) 1(17) X(17)
HOMESTEAD ARB 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 3( 3) X( 3) X( 3)
MARATHON FL 34 X X( X) 2( 2) 14(16) 18(34) X(34) X(34)
MARATHON FL 50 X X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 3( 5) X( 5) X( 5)
MARATHON FL 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) X( 1) X( 1)
KEY WEST FL 34 X X( X) 4( 4) 26(30) 15(45) X(45) X(45)
KEY WEST FL 50 X X( X) X( X) 5( 5) 4( 9) X( 9) X( 9)
KEY WEST FL 64 X X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 1( 2) X( 2) X( 2)
NAPLES FL 34 X X( X) 2( 2) 31(33) 40(73) X(73) X(73)
NAPLES FL 50 X X( X) X( X) 6( 6) 29(35) X(35) X(35)
NAPLES FL 64 X X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 13(15) X(15) X(15)
FT MYERS FL 34 X X( X) 1( 1) 14(15) 49(64) X(64) X(64)
FT MYERS FL 50 X X( X) X( X) 4( 4) 28(32) X(32) X(32)
FT MYERS FL 64 X X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 12(13) X(13) X(13)
VENICE FL 34 X X( X) 2( 2) 33(35) 56(91) X(91) X(91)
VENICE FL 50 X X( X) X( X) 9( 9) 57(66) X(66) X(66)
VENICE FL 64 X X( X) X( X) 3( 3) 41(44) X(44) X(44)
TAMPA FL 34 X X( X) 1( 1) 18(19) 70(89) X(89) X(89)
TAMPA FL 50 X X( X) X( X) 3( 3) 64(67) 1(68) X(68)
TAMPA FL 64 X X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 43(44) 1(45) X(45)
CEDAR KEY FL 34 X X( X) X( X) 9( 9) 59(68) 1(69) X(69)
CEDAR KEY FL 50 X X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 39(40) 1(41) X(41)
CEDAR KEY FL 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 25(25) X(25) X(25)
TALLAHASSEE FL 34 X X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 12(13) X(13) X(13)
TALLAHASSEE FL 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 4( 4) X( 4) X( 4)
ST MARKS FL 34 X X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 15(17) X(17) X(17)
ST MARKS FL 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 6( 6) X( 6) X( 6)
ST MARKS FL 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 1( 2) X( 2)
APALACHICOLA 34 X X( X) X( X) 5( 5) 21(26) 1(27) X(27)
APALACHICOLA 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 7( 7) X( 7) X( 7)
APALACHICOLA 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 4( 4) X( 4) X( 4)
GFMX 290N 850W 34 X X( X) 1( 1) 9(10) 27(37) 1(38) X(38)
GFMX 290N 850W 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 14(14) X(14) X(14)
GFMX 290N 850W 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 6( 6) X( 6) X( 6)
PANAMA CITY FL 34 X X( X) X( X) 4( 4) 13(17) X(17) X(17)
PANAMA CITY FL 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 4( 4) X( 4) X( 4)
PANAMA CITY FL 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) X( 1) X( 1)
DESTIN EXEC AP 34 X X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 4( 5) X( 5) X( 5)
ALBANY GA 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 6( 6) X( 6) X( 6)
MACON GA 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 3( 3) X( 3) X( 3)
DOTHAN AL 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 5( 5) X( 5) X( 5)
WHITING FLD FL 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 3( 3) X( 3) X( 3)
PENSACOLA FL 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 3( 3) X( 3) X( 3)
GFMX 290N 870W 34 X X( X) 1( 1) 5( 6) 7(13) X(13) X(13)
GFMX 280N 890W 34 X X( X) 2( 2) 2( 4) 2( 6) X( 6) X( 6)
MERIDA MX 34 89 8(97) X(97) X(97) X(97) X(97) X(97)
MERIDA MX 50 31 28(59) X(59) X(59) X(59) X(59) X(59)
MERIDA MX 64 5 16(21) X(21) X(21) X(21) X(21) X(21)
COZUMEL MX 34 1 21(22) 9(31) 1(32) X(32) X(32) X(32)
COZUMEL MX 50 X 2( 2) 1( 3) X( 3) X( 3) X( 3) X( 3)
BERMUDA 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 11(13)
BERMUDA 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 3( 3)
GRAND BAHAMA 34 X X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 31(32) 3(35) X(35)
GRAND BAHAMA 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 5( 5) 2( 7) X( 7)
GRAND BAHAMA 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) X( 1) X( 1)
NEW PROVIDENCE 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 9( 9) 2(11) X(11)
ANDROS 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 4( 4) 2( 6) X( 6)
SAN SALVADOR 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 3( 3) X( 3)
CP SAN ANTONIO 34 X 5( 5) 40(45) 4(49) X(49) X(49) X(49)
CP SAN ANTONIO 50 X X( X) 7( 7) 2( 9) X( 9) X( 9) X( 9)
CP SAN ANTONIO 64 X X( X) 2( 2) X( 2) X( 2) X( 2) X( 2)
HAVANA 34 X X( X) 3( 3) 6( 9) 2(11) X(11) X(11)
ISLE OF PINES 34 X X( X) 4( 4) 5( 9) X( 9) X( 9) X( 9)
CIENFUEGOS 34 X X( X) 1( 1) 2( 3) 1( 4) X( 4) X( 4)
$$
FORECASTER BLAKE
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Milton Public Advisory Number 10
Issued at 1000 AM CDT Mon Oct 07 2024
000
WTNT34 KNHC 071453
TCPAT4
BULLETIN
Hurricane Milton Advisory Number 10
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142024
1000 AM CDT Mon Oct 07 2024
...MILTON CONTINUING TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY..
...FORECAST TO BECOME A CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE...
SUMMARY OF 1000 AM CDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...21.7N 91.7W
ABOUT 130 MI...210 KM WNW OF PROGRESO MEXICO
ABOUT 720 MI...1160 KM SW OF TAMPA FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...155 MPH...250 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ESE OR 110 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...933 MB...27.55 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
A Hurricane Watch has been issued for Lake Okeechobee.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Celestun to Rio Lagartos
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* Rio Lagartos to Cabo Catoche
* Campeche to south of Celestun
* Florida Gulf coast from Chokoloskee to the mouth of the Suwanee
River, including Tampa Bay
* Dry Tortugas
* Lake Okeechobee
A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for...
* Florida Gulf coast from Flamingo northward to the mouth of the
Suwannee River, including Charlotte Harbor and Tampa Bay
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Rio Lagartos to Cancun
* Campeche to south of Celestun
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Florida Gulf coast from Flamingo to south of Chokoloskee
* Florida Gulf coast north of the mouth of the Suwanee River to
Indian Pass
* Lower, Middle, and Upper Florida Keys, including Florida Bay
A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
somewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued
36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of
tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside
preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life
and property should be rushed to completion.
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.
A Storm Surge Watch means there is a possibility of life-
threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the
coastline, in the indicated locations during the next 48 hours.
For a depiction of areas at risk, please see the National Weather
Service Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic, available at
hurricanes.gov.
A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible
within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours
before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force
winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or
dangerous.
A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.
Interests in the remainder of the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico, the
Florida Peninsula, the Florida Keys, and the northwestern Bahamas
should monitor the progress of this system. Additional watches and
warnings will likely be issued this afternoon.
For storm information specific to your area in the United
States, including possible inland watches and warnings, please
monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service
forecast office. For storm information specific to your area
outside of the United States, please monitor products issued by
your national meteorological service.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1000 AM CDT (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Milton was
located near latitude 21.7 North, longitude 91.7 West. Milton is
moving toward the east-southeast near 9 mph (15 km/h). An eastward
to east-southeastward motion is forecast through tonight, followed
by a turn toward the east and northeast on Tuesday and Wednesday.
On the forecast track, Milton is forecast to move near or just
north of the Yucatan Peninsula today and Tuesday, then cross the
eastern Gulf of Mexico and approach the west coast of the Florida
Peninsula by Wednesday.
Data from NOAA and Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft
indicate that the maximum sustained winds have increased to near
155 mph (250 km/h) with higher gusts. Milton is a category 4
hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Milton is
forecast to become a category 5 hurricane later today and become a
large hurricane over the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles
(130 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 933 mb (27.55 inches)
based on Air Force Reserve dropsonde data.
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
Key Messages for Hurricane Milton can be found in the Tropical
Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT4 and WMO header
WTNT44 KNHC and on the web at hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT4.shtml
STORM SURGE: A storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 4
to 6 feet above ground level along the northern coast of the
Yucatan Peninsula in areas of onshore winds. Near the coast, the
surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.
The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause
normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters
moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the
following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if
the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide...
Anclote River, FL to Englewood, FL...8-12 ft
Tampa Bay...8-12 ft
Yankeetown, FL to Anclote River, FL...5-10 ft
Englewood, FL to Bonita Beach, FL...5-10 ft
Charlotte Harbor...5-10 ft
Bonita Beach, FL to Chokoloskee, FL...4-7 ft
Suwannee River, FL to Yankeetown, FL...3-5 ft
The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast near and to
the south of the landfall location, where the surge will be
accompanied by large and dangerous waves. Surge-related flooding
depends on the relative timing of the surge and the tidal cycle,
and can vary greatly over short distances. For information
specific to your area, please see products issued by your local
National Weather Service forecast office.
For a complete depiction of areas at risk of storm surge
inundation, please see the National Weather Service Peak Storm
Surge Graphic, available at
hurricanes.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?peakSurge.
RAINFALL: Rainfall amounts of 5 to 10 inches, with localized totals
up to 15 inches, are expected across portions of the Florida
Peninsula and the Keys through Wednesday night. This rainfall brings
the risk of considerable flash, urban, and areal flooding, along
with the potential for moderate to major river flooding.
Milton will also produce rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches with
isolated totals around 6 inches across northern portions of the
Yucatan Peninsula.
For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with
Hurricane Milton, please see the National Weather Service Storm
Total Rainfall Graphic, available at
hurricanes.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?rainqpf and the Flash Flood Risk
graphic at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?ero.
WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected in the warning area in
Mexico beginning late today or tonight, with tropical storm
conditions expected to begin early this afternoon. Hurricane
conditions are possible in the watch areas in Mexico beginning
tonight and Tuesday, and tropical storm conditions are expected in
the tropical storm warning area beginning later today. Hurricane
conditions are possible in the Hurricane Watch area in Florida on
Wednesday, and tropical storm conditions are possible in the
Tropical Storm Watch area on Wednesday.
SURF: Swells generated by the system are expected to continue
to affect much of the whole Gulf Coast within the next day or two,
and are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current
conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next intermediate advisory at 100 PM CDT.
Next complete advisory at 400 PM CDT.
$$
Forecaster Blake
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Milton Forecast Advisory Number 10
Issued at 1500 UTC MON OCT 07 2024
000
WTNT24 KNHC 071452
TCMAT4
HURRICANE MILTON FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 10
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL142024
1500 UTC MON OCT 07 2024
HURRICANE CENTER LOCATED NEAR 21.7N 91.7W AT 07/1500Z
POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 15 NM
PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE EAST-SOUTHEAST OR 110 DEGREES AT 8 KT
ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 933 MB
EYE DIAMETER 15 NM
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 135 KT WITH GUSTS TO 165 KT.
64 KT....... 20NE 25SE 25SW 20NW.
50 KT....... 40NE 40SE 40SW 40NW.
34 KT....... 70NE 70SE 70SW 70NW.
12 FT SEAS..120NE 120SE 210SW 90NW.
WINDS AND SEAS VARY GREATLY IN EACH QUADRANT. RADII IN NAUTICAL
MILES ARE THE LARGEST RADII EXPECTED ANYWHERE IN THAT QUADRANT.
REPEAT...CENTER LOCATED NEAR 21.7N 91.7W AT 07/1500Z
AT 07/1200Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 21.8N 92.2W
FORECAST VALID 08/0000Z 21.5N 90.4W
MAX WIND 145 KT...GUSTS 175 KT.
64 KT... 20NE 30SE 30SW 20NW.
50 KT... 40NE 45SE 45SW 40NW.
34 KT... 70NE 80SE 80SW 70NW.
FORECAST VALID 08/1200Z 22.2N 88.3W
MAX WIND 140 KT...GUSTS 170 KT.
64 KT... 20NE 30SE 30SW 20NW.
50 KT... 40NE 50SE 50SW 40NW.
34 KT... 80NE 90SE 90SW 100NW.
FORECAST VALID 09/0000Z 23.6N 86.4W
MAX WIND 135 KT...GUSTS 165 KT.
64 KT... 25NE 35SE 35SW 25NW.
50 KT... 50NE 55SE 55SW 45NW.
34 KT...100NE 100SE 90SW 110NW.
FORECAST VALID 09/1200Z 25.5N 84.7W
MAX WIND 125 KT...GUSTS 150 KT.
64 KT... 30NE 40SE 40SW 30NW.
50 KT... 70NE 60SE 60SW 50NW.
34 KT...140NE 130SE 100SW 140NW.
FORECAST VALID 10/0000Z 27.7N 82.8W
MAX WIND 110 KT...GUSTS 135 KT.
50 KT... 70NE 60SE 60SW 70NW.
34 KT...190NE 140SE 120SW 150NW.
FORECAST VALID 10/1200Z 29.2N 80.1W
MAX WIND 80 KT...GUSTS 100 KT.
50 KT... 90NE 30SE 60SW 110NW.
34 KT...250NE 160SE 120SW 180NW.
EXTENDED OUTLOOK. NOTE...ERRORS FOR TRACK HAVE AVERAGED NEAR 125 NM
ON DAY 4 AND 175 NM ON DAY 5...AND FOR INTENSITY NEAR 15 KT EACH DAY
OUTLOOK VALID 11/1200Z 30.8N 71.0W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 55 KT...GUSTS 65 KT.
50 KT... 70NE 0SE 30SW 30NW.
34 KT...250NE 150SE 160SW 160NW.
OUTLOOK VALID 12/1200Z 31.0N 66.0W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 45 KT...GUSTS 55 KT.
34 KT...210NE 90SE 210SW 130NW.
REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 21.7N 91.7W
INTERMEDIATE PUBLIC ADVISORY...WTNT34 KNHC/MIATCPAT4...AT 07/1800Z
NEXT ADVISORY AT 07/2100Z
$$
FORECASTER BLAKE
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Leslie Graphics
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:46:50 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:31:32 GMT
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Leslie Forecast Discussion Number 21
Issued at 1100 AM AST Mon Oct 07 2024
000
WTNT43 KNHC 071445
TCDAT3
Hurricane Leslie Discussion Number 21
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132024
1100 AM AST Mon Oct 07 2024
Leslie appears slightly less organized based on infrared and visible
satellite imagery. However, an SSMIS microwave pass from a few
hours ago indicated that there was still a feature resembling an eye
on the 91-GHz imagery. Subjective Dvorak estimates from TAFB and
SAB are T-4.5/77 kt. The objective estimates from UW-CIMSS range
from 65 to 84 kt. The initial intensity is nudged down slightly to
75 kt, based on the degraded satellite presentation noted on
conventional satellite imagery.
Leslie is moving northwestward, or 315/11 kt. Leslie is expected to
move around the southwestern periphery of a subtropical ridge to the
northeast of the cyclone and turn gradually north-northwestward to
northward toward the end of the week. The NHC track forecast was
nudged only slightly to the right of the previous official forecast
during the first 72 h of the forecast and is close to the various
track consensus aids.
Leslie will remain over warm ocean water through the 5-day forecast
period, and it will remain in an environment of relatively low
vertical wind shear for another 48 h. However, dry air in the
lower and middle troposphere should prevent any strengthening. In
fact, the bulk of the intensity guidance shows weakening, and the
NHC forecast follows suit. Due to Leslie's small size, its core
seems to be vulnerable to the dry air, despite the low shear. Only
minor changes are made to the official intensity forecast, which
lies near the lower end of the intensity guidance. Beyond 48 h,
Leslie is forecast to run into strong northerly wind shear as the
cyclone interacts with an upper-level trough. This shear will
cause continued weakening. Simulated satellite imagery is showing
Leslie losing its convection beyond day 4, and the NHC forecast
shows the tropical cyclone becoming post-tropical in 4 to 5 days.
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 07/1500Z 16.4N 41.2W 75 KT 85 MPH
12H 08/0000Z 17.5N 42.5W 65 KT 75 MPH
24H 08/1200Z 19.0N 44.2W 60 KT 70 MPH
36H 09/0000Z 20.5N 45.9W 55 KT 65 MPH
48H 09/1200Z 21.6N 47.2W 55 KT 65 MPH
60H 10/0000Z 22.4N 48.3W 50 KT 60 MPH
72H 10/1200Z 23.1N 49.1W 45 KT 50 MPH
96H 11/1200Z 24.7N 50.0W 40 KT 45 MPH
120H 12/1200Z 27.0N 48.9W 35 KT 40 MPH...POST-TROPICAL
$$
Forecaster Hagen
Categories: Weather
Summary for Hurricane Leslie (AT3/AL132024)
...LESLIE SLIGHTLY WEAKER AS IT CONTINUES MOVING NORTHWESTWARD...
As of 11:00 AM AST Mon Oct 7
the center of Leslie was located near 16.4, -41.2
with movement NW at 13 mph.
The minimum central pressure was 985 mb
with maximum sustained winds of about 85 mph.
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Leslie Public Advisory Number 21
Issued at 1100 AM AST Mon Oct 07 2024
000
WTNT33 KNHC 071443
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
Hurricane Leslie Advisory Number 21
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132024
1100 AM AST Mon Oct 07 2024
...LESLIE SLIGHTLY WEAKER AS IT CONTINUES MOVING NORTHWESTWARD...
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...16.4N 41.2W
ABOUT 1120 MI...1805 KM W OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...985 MB...29.09 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Leslie was
located near latitude 16.4 North, longitude 41.2 West. Leslie is
moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h) and this general
motion is expected to continue over the next few days followed by a
turn toward the north-northwest on Friday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher
gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast through the week, and Leslie
is expected to weaken to a tropical storm in a day or so.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles
(165 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 985 mb (29.09 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None.
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.
$$
Forecaster Hagen
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Leslie Forecast Advisory Number 21
Issued at 1500 UTC MON OCT 07 2024
000
WTNT23 KNHC 071443
TCMAT3
HURRICANE LESLIE FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 21
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL132024
1500 UTC MON OCT 07 2024
HURRICANE CENTER LOCATED NEAR 16.4N 41.2W AT 07/1500Z
POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 30 NM
PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE NORTHWEST OR 315 DEGREES AT 11 KT
ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 985 MB
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 75 KT WITH GUSTS TO 90 KT.
64 KT....... 15NE 10SE 10SW 15NW.
50 KT....... 30NE 20SE 20SW 40NW.
34 KT....... 80NE 60SE 40SW 90NW.
12 FT SEAS..120NE 90SE 120SW 120NW.
WINDS AND SEAS VARY GREATLY IN EACH QUADRANT. RADII IN NAUTICAL
MILES ARE THE LARGEST RADII EXPECTED ANYWHERE IN THAT QUADRANT.
REPEAT...CENTER LOCATED NEAR 16.4N 41.2W AT 07/1500Z
AT 07/1200Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 16.0N 40.8W
FORECAST VALID 08/0000Z 17.5N 42.5W
MAX WIND 65 KT...GUSTS 80 KT.
64 KT... 15NE 10SE 0SW 10NW.
50 KT... 30NE 20SE 20SW 30NW.
34 KT... 80NE 60SE 40SW 80NW.
FORECAST VALID 08/1200Z 19.0N 44.2W
MAX WIND 60 KT...GUSTS 75 KT.
50 KT... 30NE 20SE 20SW 30NW.
34 KT... 80NE 60SE 40SW 70NW.
FORECAST VALID 09/0000Z 20.5N 45.9W
MAX WIND 55 KT...GUSTS 65 KT.
50 KT... 30NE 0SE 0SW 20NW.
34 KT... 70NE 50SE 40SW 60NW.
FORECAST VALID 09/1200Z 21.6N 47.2W
MAX WIND 55 KT...GUSTS 65 KT.
50 KT... 20NE 0SE 0SW 0NW.
34 KT... 60NE 50SE 40SW 60NW.
FORECAST VALID 10/0000Z 22.4N 48.3W
MAX WIND 50 KT...GUSTS 60 KT.
50 KT... 20NE 0SE 0SW 0NW.
34 KT... 60NE 50SE 40SW 60NW.
FORECAST VALID 10/1200Z 23.1N 49.1W
MAX WIND 45 KT...GUSTS 55 KT.
34 KT... 60NE 60SE 30SW 50NW.
EXTENDED OUTLOOK. NOTE...ERRORS FOR TRACK HAVE AVERAGED NEAR 125 NM
ON DAY 4 AND 175 NM ON DAY 5...AND FOR INTENSITY NEAR 15 KT EACH DAY
OUTLOOK VALID 11/1200Z 24.7N 50.0W
MAX WIND 40 KT...GUSTS 50 KT.
34 KT... 50NE 50SE 20SW 30NW.
OUTLOOK VALID 12/1200Z 27.0N 48.9W...POST-TROPICAL
MAX WIND 35 KT...GUSTS 45 KT.
34 KT... 40NE 40SE 0SW 0NW.
REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 16.4N 41.2W
NEXT ADVISORY AT 07/2100Z
$$
FORECASTER HAGEN
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Leslie Wind Speed Probabilities Number 21
Issued at 1500 UTC MON OCT 07 2024
000
FONT13 KNHC 071443
PWSAT3
HURRICANE LESLIE WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 21
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL132024
1500 UTC MON OCT 07 2024
AT 1500Z THE CENTER OF HURRICANE LESLIE WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE
16.4 NORTH...LONGITUDE 41.2 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR
75 KTS...85 MPH...140 KM/H.
Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME (GREENWICH)
ATLANTIC STANDARD TIME (AST)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME (EDT)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME (CDT)...SUBTRACT 5 HOURS FROM Z TIME
WIND SPEED PROBABILITY TABLE FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
CHANCES OF SUSTAINED (1-MINUTE AVERAGE) WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST
...34 KT (39 MPH... 63 KM/H)...
...50 KT (58 MPH... 93 KM/H)...
...64 KT (74 MPH...119 KM/H)...
FOR LOCATIONS AND TIME PERIODS DURING THE NEXT 5 DAYS
PROBABILITIES FOR LOCATIONS ARE GIVEN AS OP(CP) WHERE
OP IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT BEGINNING DURING
AN INDIVIDUAL TIME PERIOD (ONSET PROBABILITY)
(CP) IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT OCCURRING BETWEEN
12Z MON AND THE FORECAST HOUR (CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY)
PROBABILITIES ARE GIVEN IN PERCENT
X INDICATES PROBABILITIES LESS THAN 1 PERCENT
PROBABILITIES FOR 34 KT AND 50 KT ARE SHOWN AT A GIVEN LOCATION WHEN
THE 5-DAY CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 3 PERCENT.
PROBABILITIES FOR 34...50...64 KT SHOWN WHEN THE 5-DAY
64-KT CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 1 PERCENT.
- - - - WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS - - - -
FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM
TIME 12Z MON 00Z TUE 12Z TUE 00Z WED 12Z WED 12Z THU 12Z FRI
PERIODS TO TO TO TO TO TO TO
00Z TUE 12Z TUE 00Z WED 12Z WED 12Z THU 12Z FRI 12Z SAT
FORECAST HOUR (12) (24) (36) (48) (72) (96) (120)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LOCATION KT
$$
FORECASTER HAGEN
Categories: Weather
Post-Tropical Cyclone Kirk Graphics
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:43:36 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:24:39 GMT
Categories: Weather
Post-Tropical Cyclone Kirk Forecast Discussion Number 33
Issued at 300 PM GMT Mon Oct 07 2024
365
WTNT42 KNHC 071441
TCDAT2
Post-Tropical Cyclone Kirk Discussion Number 33
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122024
300 PM GMT Mon Oct 07 2024
Satellite imagery and model analyses indicate that Kirk has
completed its transition to an extratropical cyclone. Therefore,
this will be the final NHC advisory. Kirk is expected to remain a
large and powerful extratropical cyclone over the next couple of
days as it moves east-northeastward across the northeastern Atlantic
Ocean toward western Europe. Gradual weakening is forecast, and the
intensity forecast best matches the GFS and ECMWF global models.
Very little change has been made to the previous NHC track forecast.
The track forecast is near the consensus models.
Kirk will be passing north of the Azores over the next 24 hours.
Large breaking waves are likely along portions of the coasts of the
Azores, along with gusty winds. Swells from Kirk may continue to
induce a high rip current risk along portions of the U.S. East
Coast for another day or so. These swells will affect Bermuda,
Atlantic Canada and the Azores for a few more days. Kirk will move
over western Europe by late Wednesday.
Future information on this system can be found in High Seas
Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service, under AWIPS
header NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01 KWBC, and online at
ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.php
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 07/1500Z 41.7N 38.4W 65 KT 75 MPH...POST-TROPICAL
12H 08/0000Z 43.1N 33.6W 60 KT 70 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
24H 08/1200Z 43.5N 25.7W 55 KT 65 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
36H 09/0000Z 43.7N 16.1W 50 KT 60 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
48H 09/1200Z 45.4N 6.1W 45 KT 50 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
60H 10/0000Z 48.5N 4.5E 35 KT 40 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
72H 10/1200Z...DISSIPATED
$$
Forecaster Hagen
Categories: Weather
Summary for Post-Tropical Cyclone Kirk (AT2/AL122024)
...KIRK BECOMES A POWERFUL EXTRATROPICAL CYCLONE... ...STILL CAUSING LARGE SWELLS AND RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG THE U.S. EAST COAST...
As of 3:00 PM GMT Mon Oct 7
the center of Kirk was located near 41.7, -38.4
with movement NE at 29 mph.
The minimum central pressure was 963 mb
with maximum sustained winds of about 75 mph.
Categories: Weather
Post-Tropical Cyclone Kirk Public Advisory Number 33
Issued at 300 PM GMT Mon Oct 07 2024
000
WTNT32 KNHC 071441
TCPAT2
BULLETIN
Post-Tropical Cyclone Kirk Advisory Number 33
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122024
300 PM GMT Mon Oct 07 2024
...KIRK BECOMES A POWERFUL EXTRATROPICAL CYCLONE...
...STILL CAUSING LARGE SWELLS AND RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG THE U.S.
EAST COAST...
SUMMARY OF 300 PM GMT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...41.7N 38.4W
ABOUT 655 MI...1055 KM WNW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 29 MPH...46 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...963 MB...28.44 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 300 PM GMT (1500 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Kirk
was located near latitude 41.7 North, longitude 38.4 West. The
post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the northeast near 29 mph (46
km/h). An even faster east-northeastward motion is expected during
the next couple of days.
Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher
gusts. Although gradual weakening is expected, Kirk is forecast to
remain a large and strong extratropical low during the next couple
of days.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from
the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 310
miles (500 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 963 mb (28.44 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
SURF: Swells generated by Kirk are affecting Bermuda, the Bahamas,
the east coast of the United States, portions of Atlantic Canada,
and the Azores. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening
surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your
local weather office.
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane
Center on this system. Future information on this system can be
found in High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather
Service, under AWIPS header NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01 KWBC, and
online at ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.php
$$
Forecaster Hagen
Categories: Weather