Storm Surge And Tropical Storm Warnings For Milton Have Been Discontinued

Discussion

At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Milton was located near latitude 29.5 North, longitude 76.3 West. Milton is moving toward the east near 21 mph (33 km/h), and this general motion with an increase in forward speed is expected during the next several days. On the forecast track, the center of the post-tropical cyclone will pass to the south of Bermuda late Friday.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast during the next several days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 310 miles (500 km) from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 983 mb (29.03 inches).

Watches and Warnings

CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

All Storm Surge and Tropical Storm Warnings have been discontinued.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Land Hazards

Key Messages for 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: Coastal flooding is expected to continue along portions of the southeastern U.S. Coast through tonight. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas,

Altamaha Sound, GA to Port Canaveral, FL, 1-3 ft St. Johns River, 1-3 ft

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: Additional rainfall amounts up to an inch are possible along the northeastern coast of Florida through this evening. In the wake of heavy rainfall from Milton, the risk of considerable urban flooding will linger through this evening across east central Florida. Moderate to major river flooding is ongoing and forecast throughout central Florida.

For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with 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: Gusty winds will likely continue along portions of the southeastern U.S. Coast through tonight.

SURF: Swells generated by Milton are expected to continue to affect portions of the southeast U.S. And the Bahamas during the next couple of days. These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.