Summary:
Hurricane Milton is forecast to make landfall along the West Coast of the Florida Peninsula late Wednesday night. Destructive, potentially catastrophic storm surge, very heavy rainfall and a few tornadoes along the West Coast will begin during the day Wednesday. Please continue to monitor the National Hurricane Center webpage for the latest updates. Impacted Lanes: I-5, I-75, I-95, I-4, I-10
Florida
Hurricane Warning remains in effect until further notice
- Wind: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind; Peak Wind Forecast: 35-45 mph with gusts to 65 mph; Potential for wind 58 to 73 mph
- Impacts: Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several fences and roadway signs blown over. Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines.
- Storm Surge: Life-threatening storm surge possible; The potential for 3-10 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
- Impacts: Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. Sections of near-shore escape routes and roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots.
- Flooding Rain: Peak Rainfall Amounts: 6-10 inches, with locally higher amounts; Potential for extreme flooding rain.
- Impacts: Devastating to Catastrophic. Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and rescues. Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.
Flood Watch remains in effect until 8 PM EDT Thursday evening
- Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
- Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice
- Major flooding is forecast.
- Impacts: Heavy rainfall ahead of and associated with Hurricane Milton will bring several rivers into Flood Stage through the week. Water over roadways is expected.
Louisiana
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 9 AM CDT Thursday morning
- Minor coastal flooding of less than 2 feet above ground level.
- Impacts: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.
Oregon
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 9 AM PDT this morning
- Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
- Impacts: Low visibility will make driving conditions hazardous.
Additional Hurricane Warnings include but are not limited to: Georgia
Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Georgia
Additional Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina
Additional Coastal Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Texas, Mississippi, and North Carolina