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Hurricane “Milton” Update At a Glance - Milton is a Category 5 hurricane over the southern Gulf of Mexico. - Hurricane and storm surge warnings are in effect for parts of Florida. - A destructive, life-threatening storm surge is expected along the western Florida Gulf Coast. Devastating hurricane-force winds will occur near the coast and well inland through central Florida. - Expansive major flooding rainfall is also expected. Here's where hurricane and storm surge alerts are in effect: Hurricane warnings cover much of central Florida from the Gulf side to the Atlantic side, including the - Tampa Bay area, - Fort Myers, - Orlando, - Cape Canaveral - and Daytona Beach. This means hurricane (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) conditions are expected within the warning area generally within 36 hours, or in this case beginning late Wednesday into early Thursday. Click this link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ecYYsJ2E

Beryl’s?breakneck intensification into a major hurricane is a grim sign for the rest of the Atlantic storm season, which is still months away from its typical peak. In just two days, Beryl went from an unnamed tropical depression to a Category 4 hurricane, the second most powerful on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale. It’s the earliest in the year that a storm has reached that strength in records going back to 1851, said Alex DaSilva, lead hurricane forecaster for?AccuWeather. Beryl is the latest indication of how?extreme heat?driven by?climate change?is triggering weather disasters around the world. The area of the Atlantic between the Caribbean and Cabo Verde Islands near Africa, where history’s worst hurricanes have been born, doesn’t usually fire up until mid-August or later. But this year, abnormally hot ocean temperatures are providing fuel for dangerous storms to take shape earlier.

?? The #Verisk Weather Solutions team is continuing to monitor Hurricane Milton as it rapidly intensifies in the Gulf of Mexico.?Milton is now a dangerous Category 4 hurricane that will continue to strengthen. Attached is the full Verisk Property Estimating Solutions (Xactware) forecast narrative and below is a summary of key points. - Milton is undergoing rapid intensification, growing from a Category 1 to a Category 4 hurricane in just 6 hours this morning, significantly overperforming the model guidance. Conditions remain conducive for additional strengthening over the next 36 hours, likely resulting in Milton becoming a Category 5 hurricane sooner rather than later. - Milton will encounter dry air and increasing wind shear as it moves into the eastern Gulf of Mexico, leading to some weakening of the hurricane before landfall. - While uncertainty remains with respect to exact landfall location and intensity, Milton poses a significant threat to much of the Florida Peninsula as it approaches the state’s central Gulf Coast and aims to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday. Interests along Florida’s west coast should closely monitor this system, especially the Tampa area.

Discover the critical updates on Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 5 storm threatening Florida's west coast with unprecedented intensity. With sustained winds reaching up to 160 mph, this hurricane is on a direct path towards highly populated regions like Tampa and St. Pete, posing a significant risk. Hear from meteorologist Steve Pelletieri as he unpacks the latest guidance from both the GFS and the National Hurricane Center, detailing the storm's expected trajectory and the potential impact for residents from Fort Myers to Gainesville. As we brace for the hurricane's effects, Steve promises to keep you informed with timely updates and essential information to help you stay safe. As Hurricane Milton accelerates towards the northeast, tune in for a deeper understanding of its movements and potential aftermath. Steve discusses the storm's expected landfall between 7 pm and midnight, highlighting the critical hours when its impact will be most felt. Will it take an easterly jog off the Florida coast as predicted, or will there be unexpected shifts? With years of meteorological expertise, Steve provides insights into the storm's likely evolution and what residents can anticipate. Don't miss this essential update as we navigate through the challenges posed by one of the most formidable storms of the season. Stay safe and stay informed with our ongoing coverage.

BirdsEyeView Hurricane Beryl Update 08.07.24 As of 09:00 UTC Beryl is impacting the Texas coast (8 July) with damaging hurricane-force winds (80 mph), prompting a Hurricane Warning from Mesquite Bay to Port Bolivar. Significant flash and urban flooding is expected across the middle and upper Texas Gulf Coast and eastern Texas today into tonight. Beryl regained hurricane strength at 04:00 UTC, with Doppler radar and aircraft data showing continued intensification until landfall. Moving northward at 10 mph, Beryl will shift northeastward over the next 12 hours, accelerating across the lower Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley. The storm will weaken rapidly inland, becoming a tropical storm soon and a tropical depression within 24 hours, before merging with a frontal system over the Mississippi Valley and transitioning to an extratropical low. The new forecast track is similar to the previous one, with Beryl expected to dissipate between 72-96 hours.

Interesting article from Dan Schreiber, CCM of J.S. Held LLC, providing insights into the 2024 hurricane season. This detailed analysis forecasts an active year with 23 named storms, 11 likely to become hurricanes, and 5 potentially reaching major hurricane status. Key Points: - The report outlines a 62% probability of a major hurricane striking the U.S. coastline and a 66% chance in the Caribbean. - Notable risk areas include the Bahamas, Florida, and Cuba. - Effective monitoring through local National Weather Services and adopting StormReady practices are crucial for preparedness. Link to the article below for full predictions and considerations. #RiskManagement #HurricaneSeason2024 #BusinessContinuity #EmergencyPreparedness https://lnkd.in/ebzgh-Pt

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board has a message for processing facilities this summer and fall: Be prepared for an active hurricane season. The agency has issued such advisories during past hurricane seasons, but this year is particularly worrisome. Hurricane Beryl was the earliest Category 5 storm on record in the Atlantic Ocean, the agency noted. This unprecedented early-season intensity may indicate the potential for even more severe storms to develop before the hurricane season ends in November. ?? https://bit.ly/3W03XXo

We are about halfway through Hurricane Season; it is important to stay prepared. Atmospheric and oceanic conditions have set the stage for an extremely active hurricane season that could rank among the busiest on record. With the peak of hurricane season quickly approaching, NOAA’s National Weather Service urges everyone to know their risk; prepare for threats like damaging winds, storm surge and inland flooding from heavy rainfall; and to have a plan if asked to evacuate. Stay informed: Consult the National Hurricane Center website, hurricanes.gov, for the latest about tropical storm and hurricane activity in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean basins. You can also refer to Collier County's Hurricane Preparedness Guide here: https://lnkd.in/emXxbuvY

BirdsEyeView Hurricane Beryl Update 08.07.24 As of 09:00 UTC Beryl is impacting the Texas coast (8 July) with damaging hurricane-force winds (80 mph), prompting a Hurricane Warning from Mesquite Bay to Port Bolivar. Significant flash and urban flooding is expected across the middle and upper Texas Gulf Coast and eastern Texas today into tonight. Beryl regained hurricane strength at 04:00 UTC, with Doppler radar and aircraft data showing continued intensification until landfall. Moving northward at 10 mph, Beryl will shift northeastward over the next 12 hours, accelerating across the lower Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley. The storm will weaken rapidly inland, becoming a tropical storm soon and a tropical depression within 24 hours, before merging with a frontal system over the Mississippi Valley and transitioning to an extratropical low. The new forecast track is similar to the previous one, with Beryl expected to dissipate between 72-96 hours.

Hurricane Milton is now forecast to intensify to a Cat 4, less than two days after it developed in the Gulf of Mexico with maximum winds estimated to reach 155 mph by early tomorrow which could be maintained through to landfall. If these forecasts are correct this would be the strongest Gulf of Mexico hurricane in October since Michael, A category 5 hurricane with maximum speeds of 160 mph in 2018. Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center predict the storm will strike Florida’s western Gulf Coast, near Tampa Bay by late Wednesday . In addition to the high winds, there is an increasing risk of life-threatening storm surge. This follows the devastation left behind following Hurricane Helene a couple of weeks back. If it does reach landfall, it would be the 5th to hit mainland US this year and the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has now produced 13 named storms, nine of which became hurricanes. This afternoon, it will be brushing the north-west coast of the Yucatan Peninsula as a major hurricane - parties with interest in that region should take note. ? The Integra team continues to monitor the situation. #SafeHands #AgileMinds #HurricaneMilton #AtlanticHurricaneSeason Image courtesy of NOAA/National Hurricane Center