Issued at 1000 AM EDT Wed Oct 09 2024

156 
WTNT64 KNHC 091357
TCUAT4
 
Hurricane Milton Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL142024
1000 AM EDT Wed Oct 09 2024

...ENSURE YOU ARE IN YOUR SAFE LOCATION BEFORE THE ONSET OF 
STRONG WINDS OR POSSIBLE FLOODING...
...1000 AM EDT POSITION UPDATE...

Now is the time to rush to complete all preparations to protect life 
and property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are 
in a safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible 
flooding. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.

The next update will be with the routine advisory package at 
1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC).

SUMMARY OF 1000 AM EDT...1400 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...25.5N 84.5W
ABOUT 115 MI...185 KM WNW OF THE DRY TORTUGAS
ABOUT 210 MI...340 KM SW OF TAMPA FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...155 MPH...250 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 40 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...919 MB...27.14 INCHES
 
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Forecaster Kelly