Issued at 100 PM EDT Wed Oct 09 2024

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WTNT64 KNHC 091700
TCUAT4
 
Hurricane Milton Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL142024
100 PM EDT Wed Oct 09 2024

...TROPICAL-STORM-FORCE WINDS JUST OFFSHORE THE WEST COAST OF 
FLORIDA...
...100 PM EDT POSITION UPDATE...

Milton is currently moving north-northeastward or 030/15 kt. A turn 
towards the northeast is anticipated with a slower forward speed 
later this evening. 

Tropical-storm-force winds are just offshore and now is the time to 
stay inside and away from windows. Listen for updates and be ready 
in case you lose electrical power. Keep a battery-powered radio, 
charged cell phone and flashlight handy.

The next update will be with the intermediate advisory at 200 PM EDT 
(1800 UTC).

SUMMARY OF 100 PM EDT...1700 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...26.2N 84.2W
ABOUT 145 MI...235 KM W OF FT. MYERS FLORIDA
ABOUT 160 MI...260 KM SW OF TAMPA FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...145 MPH...230 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 35 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...935 MB...27.61 INCHES
 
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Forecaster Kelly