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Hurricane Milton
Milton in the Bay of Campeche on October 6
Meteorological history
FormedOctober 5, 2024
Category 1 hurricane
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS)
Highest winds85 mph (140 km/h)
Lowest pressure981 mbar (hPa); 28.97 inHg
Overall effects
FatalitiesNone
DamageUnknown
Areas affectedGulf Coast of Mexico, Yucatán Peninsula
Part of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season

Hurricane Milton is an active tropical cyclone in the Gulf of Mexico currently approaching the Yucatán Peninsula. The thirteenth named storm and ninth hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, Milton formed from a long-tracked tropical disturbance in the western Caribbean Sea on October 5. The storm is expected to impact Florida less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated its Big Bend region.[1]

Meteorological history

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Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
Saffir–Simpson scale
  Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
  Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
  Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
  Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
  Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
  Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
  Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
  Unknown
Storm type
triangle Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) first outlined an area for possible development in the western Caribbean Sea on September 26.[2] As gradual development ensued, a broad area of low pressure then formed in the western Caribbean which produced disorganized showers and thunderstorms,[3] before degenerating into an open trough two days later.[4] The disturbance then interacted with the remnants of Tropical Depression Eleven-E in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and a stationary front,[5] and consolidated in the Bay of Campeche. By October 4,[6] it showed more signs of development, thus becoming designated as an invest. The next day, as associated showers and thunderstorms organized further,[7] and it was designated by the NHC into Tropical Depression Fourteen.[8] The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Milton less than three hours later as satellite wind data indicated the storm was producing gale-force winds.[9]

Further development occurred, and during the afternoon of the next day, Hurricane Hunters found that the storm had rapidly intensified and began producing hurricane-force winds, causing the NHC to upgrade it into a hurricane.[10]

Preparations

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Mexico

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A tropical storm watch was issued by the Mexican government on October 6 for the northern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, from Celestún to Cancún.[11][12] It was later upgraded to tropical storm warnings and hurricane watches the same day.[13][14] The Comisión Federal de Electricidad mobilized hundreds of works and pieces of equipment to be placed in Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo in preparation for Milton.[15] The Secretariat of the Navy announced that the Navy would be distributed around affected regions for distribution of resources.[15]

Florida

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On October 5, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency for 35 counties of Florida.[16] The next day, it was expanded to 51 counties.[17] The governor also requested for the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Division of Emergency Management to aid in the coordination of resources.[18] Sandbagging sites opened across Florida.[19] Schools across the state closed in anticipation for Milton.[20] United Airlines issued a travel advisory for five airports in the state.[21] Throughout the Tampa Bay area, comfort stations, locations to do basic utilities, opened due to Helene were closed due to Milton.[22] In Longboat Key, officials stated that residents should evacuate from the town.[23]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Chinchar, Allison (October 5, 2024). "Less than 10 days after Helene made landfall in Florida, the state is bracing for another hurricane". CNN. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  2. ^ Zelinsky, David; Bookbinder, Paula (September 26, 2024). Seven-Day Graphical Tropical Outlook (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  3. ^ Blake, Eric; Mahoney, Aiden (September 29, 2024). Seven-Day Graphical Tropical Outlook (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  4. ^ Papin, Philippe; Mora, Cassie (October 1, 2024). Seven-Day Graphical Tropical Outlook (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  5. ^ Masters, Jeff (October 4, 2024). "Watching the Gulf of Mexico for tropical storm formation". Yale Climate Connections. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  6. ^ Cangialosi, John; Bucci, Lisa (October 4, 2024). Seven-Day Graphical Tropical Outlook (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  7. ^ Kelly; Bucci, Lisa (October 5, 2024). Seven-Day Graphical Tropical Outlook (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  8. ^ Brown, Daniel (October 5, 2024). Tropical Depression Fourteen Discussion Number 1 (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  9. ^ Brown, Daniel; Kelly (October 5, 2024). Tropical Storm Milton Update Statement (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  10. ^ Blake, Eric (October 6, 2024). Hurricane Milton Intermediate Advisory Number 5A (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  11. ^ Tabachnick, Cara; Tanyos, Faris (October 5, 2024). "Tropical Storm Milton forecast to strengthen into hurricane, on path toward Florida". CBS News. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  12. ^ Cangialosi, John (October 6, 2024). "Tropical Storm Milton Forecast Discussion". National Hurricane Center. Miami, Florida. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  13. ^ Blake, Eric (October 6, 2024). "Tropical Storm Milton Discussion Number 5". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  14. ^ Blake, Eric (October 6, 2024). "Hurricane Milton Advisory Number 6". National Hurricane Center. Miami, Florida. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  15. ^ a b "Huracán Milton: Alerta Verde en 4 municipios de Campeche". Por Esto! (in Spanish). October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  16. ^ Petro, Allison (October 5, 2024). "Gov. DeSantis issues executive order ahead of Tropical Storm Milton's landfall in Florida". WESH. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  17. ^ Pendrill, Sophie (October 6, 2024). "DeSantis extends state of emergency to 51 Florida counties". WPEC. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  18. ^ "Tropical Storm Milton could hit Florida as a major hurricane midweek". Loop Caribbean News. October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  19. ^ Sudhir, Leah (October 5, 2024). "Central Florida opens sandbag locations ahead of potential tropical weather". WESH. Archived from the original on October 5, 2024. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  20. ^ "Storm Information". Florida Department of Education. October 5, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  21. ^ Kelleher, Suzanne Rowan. "Milton: Airlines Begin Issuing Alerts As Storm Aims For Florida". Forbes. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  22. ^ Henkles, Patrick (October 5, 2024). "Hurricane Helene comfort stations closing across Tampa Bay as Milton nears Florida". WTSP. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  23. ^ Modrick, Mike (October 6, 2024). "Fire Chief Paul Dezzi urges Longboat Key residents to "leave as soon as you can"". ABC 7. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
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