Tampa Int'l ( IATA ) right near the Gulf of Mexico may be part of the Gulf if that forecast is correct.
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Hurricane Milton coming to FL 10/9
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IanDLBZF
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American and Delta have since followed suit.
Seems like WDW is waiting for Uni and Sea World to announce closings and then follow their lead?
Fido Chuckwagon
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People need to leave now.
145mph winds is what destroyed the city of Homestead FL and Florida City during Andrew 1992 including heavily damaging the Air Force base.
"Possibly"...
Tampa area people could wait until tomorrow, but if I were still there, I'd be making hotel ressies in Montgomery, AL.
Fido Chuckwagon
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Honestly it’s pretty irresponsible that WDW isn’t already encouraging people to leave and to not come.
I-4 and the FL Turnpike to get out of Dodge is a two lane highway. If all left at the same time it would be bumper to bumper traffic for many hours and that's if some cars don't run out of gas.
Gringrinngghost
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Love a good double team.
Gringrinngghost
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DisneyCyclones
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Looks like Wednesday will be a bad day to try attending WDW.
Gringrinngghost
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First County School Closings that I am aware of.
Storm Update: PCPS Schools/Offices Open Monday, But Closed Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
An update from PCPS Superintendent Fred Heid:
Dear families,
This is an important update regarding Hurricane Milton.
This storm is expected to continue strengthening and impact our state in the coming days.
Based on the most current forecast, we do not expect significant weather in Polk County tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 7. Consequently, all PCPS schools and offices will remain open during regular hours tomorrow.
However, we will be canceling or rescheduling Monday’s after-school programs and sports. For specific information about rescheduled events, we encourage you to reach out to your child’s school directly.
Please be advised that all PCPS schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 8, Wednesday, Oct. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 10, in response to this storm.
County emergency officials have directed PCPS to activate some of our schools that will be serving as storm shelters for those evacuating their homes.
County emergency officials will be sharing shelter information with the public as it becomes available. Please note only certain schools will be activated to serve as shelters. Visit the Polk County Government’s website and social media for official shelter information.
Again, all PCPS schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Please note that our decision to close schools does not extend to charter and private schools. We recommend that you contact those institutions directly for any relevant information.
At this time, no decision has been made regarding Friday’s operations for PCPS schools and offices. We will continue to work closely with emergency management personnel, as well as monitor weather forecasts and this storm’s impact on our community and state.
For any official announcements or updates, please stay tuned for communications via automated phone calls, emails, our website and social media accounts.
As always, your safety is our top priority. We encourage you to prepare adequately and ensure your family is ready for any weather-related challenges.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation. Please stay safe.
Sincerely,
Fred Heid
Superintendent
Polk County Public Schools
Storm Update: PCPS Schools/Offices Open Monday, But Closed Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
An update from PCPS Superintendent Fred Heid:
Dear families,
This is an important update regarding Hurricane Milton.
This storm is expected to continue strengthening and impact our state in the coming days.
Based on the most current forecast, we do not expect significant weather in Polk County tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 7. Consequently, all PCPS schools and offices will remain open during regular hours tomorrow.
However, we will be canceling or rescheduling Monday’s after-school programs and sports. For specific information about rescheduled events, we encourage you to reach out to your child’s school directly.
Please be advised that all PCPS schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 8, Wednesday, Oct. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 10, in response to this storm.
County emergency officials have directed PCPS to activate some of our schools that will be serving as storm shelters for those evacuating their homes.
County emergency officials will be sharing shelter information with the public as it becomes available. Please note only certain schools will be activated to serve as shelters. Visit the Polk County Government’s website and social media for official shelter information.
Again, all PCPS schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Please note that our decision to close schools does not extend to charter and private schools. We recommend that you contact those institutions directly for any relevant information.
At this time, no decision has been made regarding Friday’s operations for PCPS schools and offices. We will continue to work closely with emergency management personnel, as well as monitor weather forecasts and this storm’s impact on our community and state.
For any official announcements or updates, please stay tuned for communications via automated phone calls, emails, our website and social media accounts.
As always, your safety is our top priority. We encourage you to prepare adequately and ensure your family is ready for any weather-related challenges.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation. Please stay safe.
Sincerely,
Fred Heid
Superintendent
Polk County Public Schools
John park hopper
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If Milton makes landfall as a cat 3 what will the strength be mid state 1, 2, or still a 3 as it enters the Atlantic it looks to be a 1
DisneyKing11
Active Member
If it's coming in as a 4 I think we're gonna leave Old Key West Resort then. not taking any chances. went thru Katrina in 2005 in South MS and never again..
peter11435
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No. They aren’t waiting to follow. They are waiting because none of them ever announce closures this early.
peter11435
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There’s been a little over a dozen counties that have announced school closures throughout this afternoon.
EeyoreFan#24
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FLDOE reporting:
Gringrinngghost
Well-Known Member
Code:
950
WTNT34 KNHC 062355
TCPAT4
BULLETIN
Hurricane Milton Intermediate Advisory Number 6A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142024
700 PM CDT Sun Oct 06 2024
...MILTON EXPECTED TO BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE IN THE NEXT DAY OR
SO...
SUMMARY OF 700 PM CDT...0000 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...22.5N 93.4W
ABOUT 250 MI...405 KM WNW OF PROGRESO MEXICO
ABOUT 780 MI...1255 KM WSW OF TAMPA FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 100 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...981 MB...28.97 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
None.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* Celestun to Cabo Catoche
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Celestun to Cancun
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 Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 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.
Storm Surge and Hurricane Watches will likely be issued for portions
of Florida early Monday.
For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 700 PM CDT (0000 UTC), the center of Hurricane Milton was
located by Air Force and NOAA Hurricane Hunters near latitude 22.5
North, longitude 93.4 West. Milton is moving toward the east near
7 mph (11 km/h), and this general motion is expected tonight. An
eastward to east-northeastward motion is forecast on Monday,
followed by a faster northeastward motion on Tuesday and
Wednesday. On the forecast track, Milton is forecast to move just
north of the Yucatan Peninsula and across the southern Gulf of
Mexico Monday and Tuesday and approach the west coast of the
Florida Peninsula by Wednesday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher
gusts. Milton is forecast to intensify rapidly during the next
couple of days and become a major hurricane on Monday.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from
the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80
miles (130 km).
The minimum central pressure estimated from Hurricane Hunter
aircraft observations is 981 mb (28.97 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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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 2
to 4 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.
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 across
portions of the northern 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: Tropical storm conditions are expected to begin as early as
Monday morning in the warning area, and hurricane conditions are
possible beginning Monday afternoon.
SURF: Swells generated by the system are affecting the coast of the
southwestern Gulf of Mexico. These swells are expected to spread
northward and eastward along much of the 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
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Next complete advisory at 1000 PM CDT.
$$
Forecaster Pasch
EricsBiscuit
Well-Known Member
Same track?