Hurricane Milton coming to FL

[LAKid53]

Flash Flood Warning Issued for Walt Disney World Area as Heavy Rainfall Continues from Hurricane Milton​

Flash Flood Warning Issued for Walt Disney World Area as Heavy Rainfall Continues from Hurricane Milton

Flash Flood Warning Issued for Walt Disney World Area as Heavy Rainfall Continues from Hurricane Milton

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That's me.

 

[Brian]

It doesn’t look like it’s making that eastward turn?

Too soon to tell, but if it doesn't, it's a direct hit on the Tampa Bay.

WFLA has a good visual:

https://www.wfla.com/weather/tracking-the-tropics/live-wobble-tracker-changes-in-hurricane-miltons-path-could-have-huge-impacts/

 

[LAKid53]

Too soon to tell, but if it doesn't, it's a direct hit on the Tampa Bay.

WFLA has a good visual:

https://www.wfla.com/weather/tracking-the-tropics/live-wobble-tracker-changes-in-hurricane-miltons-path-could-have-huge-impacts/

The worst possible scenario. Not that any of them are good.

 

[bpiper]

Is this the first time they covered the main street & castle lamps? I don't remember if they did this before
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Photos from WDNT

Probably to contain broken glass...??

 

[SoFloMagic]

Still going NE. 5pm advisory should be interesting.

Just had a strong wave of rain come through here with some fast moving clouds.

 

[Lilofan]

Probably to contain broken glass...??

I'm sure that's correct. The cast clean up crew will probably have more to clean up from all the tree debris etc throughout and last thing they need is cleaning up lots of broken glass.

 

[cr3346]

There's two active tornado warnings for Orange county, one just east of Orlando on one to the south, that covers MCO

 

[EricsBiscuit]

I have a feeling this is coming right for Tampa Bay. At least the southern part of it.

Update:

Did the eye just get replaced? Maybe it is on track?

 

[tallica]

Too soon to tell, but if it doesn't, it's a direct hit on the Tampa Bay.

WFLA has a good visual:

https://www.wfla.com/weather/tracking-the-tropics/live-wobble-tracker-changes-in-hurricane-miltons-path-could-have-huge-impacts/

Thanks . very good visual. Tampa in worst case scenario if it doesn't turn

 

[DCBaker]

Latest update:

 

[DCBaker]

Latest update from Walt Disney World:

Disney Resort Hotels – Food and Dining

We continue to operate select dining locations for Guests currently staying in our Disney Resort hotels. Please continue to check the food and dining pages on this website or via the My Disney Experience app for the latest details. Please be aware that operating hours and availability may be adjusted as necessary without prior notice.

Additionally, we recommend planning ahead and stopping by any food court or quick-service dining location to pre-purchase breakfast and lunch for Thursday, October 10.

Disney Resort Hotels – Activities

The following activities may be available for you to enjoy at your Disney Resort hotel:

• Free Disney movies in your Resort hotel room
• Visit the lobby for surprise Character visits and more family fun
• Check out the arcade for free play starting at 4:00 PM
• Visit the fitness center during normal operating hours

Operating hours and availability may be adjusted as necessary without prior notice.

Disney's Vero Beach Resort

Wind & Waves Grill will be closed for dinner on Wednesday, October 9, and for breakfast on Thursday, October 10. The Spa at Disney's Vero Beach Resort will also be temporarily closed beginning Wednesday, October 9.

 

[Brian]

Thanks . very good visual. Tampa in worst case scenario if it doesn't turn

It does seem to be turning.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

I have a feeling this is coming right for Tampa Bay. At least the southern part of it.

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Did the eye just get replaced? Maybe it is on track?

Is the blue portion where the storm surge happens because the wind is blowing the water towards the land?

 

[roj2323]

The storm is going to landfall south of Tampa Bay but really that doesn't matter as the storm is still going to push water into Tampa bay at record levels. I'm in Lakeland btw which is inland between Tampa and WDW. (the loop of highway on maps goes around me)

 

[bpiper]

I have a feeling this is coming right for Tampa Bay. At least the southern part of it.

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Did the eye just get replaced? Maybe it is on track?

Nope, not replaced but sheared. From NHC:

WSR-88D radar images from Tampa and Key West show that Milton is a
sheared hurricane, with the heaviest precipitation to the north of
the center, and the eye open on the south side. This structure was
confirmed by a recent Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter mission,
where the eyewall was reported open to the southwest. The plane
reported that the pressure has risen during the past few hours, with
the latest center drop supporting a minimum pressure of 948 mb.
Based on this pressure, and the reduction of measured flight-level
winds, the intensity is estimated to be 105 kt. The highest
Doppler velocities from the Tampa radar have been between 100 and
105 kt.

 

[roj2323]

Is the blue portion where the storm surge happens because the wind is blowing the water towards the land?

no. the storm is spinning counter clockwise. If anything it's pulling water away from the shoreline on that side of the storm and pushing it into Tampa Bay. I fully expect record setting flooding in the bay.

 

[DryerLintFan]

Latest update from Walt Disney World:

Disney Resort Hotels – Food and Dining

We continue to operate select dining locations for Guests currently staying in our Disney Resort hotels. Please continue to check the food and dining pages on this website or via the My Disney Experience app for the latest details. Please be aware that operating hours and availability may be adjusted as necessary without prior notice.

Additionally, we recommend planning ahead and stopping by any food court or quick-service dining location to pre-purchase breakfast and lunch for Thursday, October 10.

Disney Resort Hotels – Activities

The following activities may be available for you to enjoy at your Disney Resort hotel:

• Free Disney movies in your Resort hotel room
• Visit the lobby for surprise Character visits and more family fun
• Check out the arcade for free play starting at 4:00 PM
• Visit the fitness center during normal operating hours

Operating hours and availability may be adjusted as necessary without prior notice.

Disney's Vero Beach Resort

Wind & Waves Grill will be closed for dinner on Wednesday, October 9, and for breakfast on Thursday, October 10. The Spa at Disney's Vero Beach Resort will also be temporarily closed beginning Wednesday, October 9.

It’s cool that they switch to free play in the arcades

 

[tallica]

It does seem to be turning.

crazy, last time I looked which felt like 15-20 minutes ago it hadn't turn. looked just now and it turned east significantly .

 

[celluloid]

Good news for SWFL in terms of taking the landfall. Tampa to Central...rough news. May even go North of Tampa. That north wobble in the less than six hour mark may happen. The freshwater flooding from Winter Haven to Orlanod will be wild...not unlike or worse potentially than Ian.

 

[SoFloMagic]

crazy, last time I looked which felt like 15-20 minutes ago it hadn't turn. looked just now and it turned east significantly .

Old man Milton just meandering wherever he wants.

Glad to hear the eye is breached.