Hurricane Milton coming to FL

[Vacationeer]

Parkinson said the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center suggests a peak at Category 4 and a landfall intensity of Category 3.

"As always, this far out, people need to prepare for one category above, which means preparations should be for a Category 5 maximum, and a strong Category 4 landfall," Parkinson said.

Landfall location is key​

Forecast models show Milton headed for Florida's west coast. The direction Milton approaches from is a large concern, Parkinson said. Instead of running parallel to the coast, Milton is coming in at a 90-degree angle.

"That means that storm surge will be piled into the coast," Parkinson said, comparing it to what happened in New Jersey during Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Milton surges to Category 4, expected to hit Florida as a major hurricane this week

Milton grew into a powerful Category 4 hurricane and is expected to make landfall on Florida's west coast as a major storm this week.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[Ayla]

@Gringrinngghost Am I crazy or does it look like there is another hurricane (complete with almost eye) in front of Milton?? Will that be absorbed into Milton?

 

[IanDLBZF]

Brevard County schools will be closed Wednesday and Thursday.

 

[LAKid53]

@Gringrinngghost Am I crazy or does it look like there is another hurricane (complete with almost eye) in front of Milton?? Will that be absorbed into Milton?

It's not a hurricane, just a storm system that dumping rain on us.

 

[LAKid53]

It is incredible that all surrounding counties have closed the schools , Tampa starting today , but Orange ( Orlando ) still as of last night has not announced any school closings.

But UCF will be closed Tuesday through Thursday.

 

[LAKid53]

Cat 2 to Cat 4 in under 2 hours. People better be getting themselves out of town asap.

People need to evacuate from the West Coast. But a Cat 4 hurricane isn't hitting Central Florida.

 

[Ayla]

It's not a hurricane, just a storm system that dumping rain on us.

Nope, this one isn't anywhere near the coast. It isn't the current system raining on FL. It is right in front of Milton.

 

[Ayla]

People need to evacuate from the West Coast. But a Cat 4 hurricane isn't hitting Central Florida.

We have this type of crap every single time a hurricane heads for east or west central FL. If you don't live there, you don't need to be there. Finite resources don't need to be used for tourists who could have left but chose not to, because Disney!! There is going to be massive amounts of tree damage and widespread power outages, at minimum, in central FL.

 

[Yodasnuggs]

With all due respect, this is a pretty limited and ignorant statement. We were there for Ian. Flights were cancelled before our DVC room reservation was up (MCO closed Tuesday at noon, if memory serves, and we were supposed to leave Wednesday evening). We had gotten off a cruise ship on Monday morning. Disney was at least generous enough to force us to use points for the additional nights we had to stay because there were no flights out and all car rental agencies at the airport were also closing.

I'm glad someone said this. While I am in complete agreement that annoying who was to arrive yesterday/today/tomorrow should absolutely change their plans, it's not necessarily as easy as people are making it out to be for current guests to get out. There are only a finite number of planes, trains and automobiles leaving Orlando at this point. Compared to the number of guests who are already on vacation....I'm assuming the math doesn't math.

Anyway, I hope locals and current guests alike stay safe!

 

[LAKid53]

Nope, this one isn't anywhere near the coast. It isn't the current system raining on FL.

There's no hurricane in front of Milton. I'm watching WESH....

 

[FigmentFan82]

Curious what things will look like on Sunday 10/13 at WDW

 

[LAKid53]

We have this type of crap every single time a hurricane heads for east or west central FL. If you don't live there, you don't need to be there. Finite resources don't need to be used for tourists who could have left but chose not to, because Disney!! There is going to be massive amounts of tree damage and widespread power outages, at minimum, in central FL.

I live about 1.5 miles from Flamingo Crossing. So I LIVE here. Was here for Ian. Milton will be my 8th hurricane in Florida.

Even the governor has told people to evacuate 10 to 20 miles inland.

 

[LAKid53]

If they had a way to arrive, they have a way to leave.

 

[Ayla]

TPA is closing tomorrow morning at 9am.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

...I think Milton might be a Category 5 and we will possibly see that at 11am...

 

[Lilofan]

I'm glad someone said this. While I am in complete agreement that annoying who was to arrive yesterday/today/tomorrow should absolutely change their plans, it's not necessarily as easy as people are making it out to be for current guests to get out. There are only a finite number of planes, trains and automobiles leaving Orlando at this point. Compared to the number of guests who are already on vacation....I'm assuming the math doesn't math.

Anyway, I hope locals and current guests alike stay safe!

Once the winds get to 60 mph and more it is taking your life in your hands to be on the road driving.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

@Gringrinngghost Am I crazy or does it look like there is another hurricane (complete with almost eye) in front of Milton?? Will that be absorbed into Milton?

Just an area of low pressure.

 

[LAKid53]

...I think Milton might be a Category 5 and we will possibly see that at 11am...

It needs only another 7 mph to get there.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

 

[LAKid53]

Does that include 429?

Not that I'm going anywhere as there's a brand new ACE Hardware in Hamlin...