Issued at 900 AM EDT Wed Oct 09 2024

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WTNT64 KNHC 091257
TCUAT4
 
Hurricane Milton Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL142024
900 AM EDT Wed Oct 09 2024

...PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE RUSHED TO COMPLETION THIS MORNING...
...900 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.

Another position update will be provided at 1000 AM EDT (1400 UTC).

SUMMARY OF 900 AM EDT...1300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...25.3N 84.6W
ABOUT 115 MI...185 KM WNW OF THE DRY TORTUGAS
ABOUT 230 MI...365 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...918 MB...27.11 INCHES
 
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Forecaster Kelly