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| No data for this date - Showing most recent prior to 11-22-2024 HLSMLB FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159-164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-110300- Post-Tropical Cyclone Milton Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 22A National Weather Service Melbourne FL AL142024 310 PM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024 This product covers East Central Florida **AS MILTON SHIFTS FARTHER EAST LINGERING IMPACTS REMAIN ACROSS EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 200 miles east-northeast of Cape Canaveral FL - 29.3N 77.5W - Storm Intensity 75 mph - Movement East-northeast or 70 degrees at 21 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ At 2 PM, the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Milton was located 200 miles east northeast of Cape Canaveral. Maximum sustained winds were 75 mph, and movement was toward the east northeast at 21 mph. All remaining Tropical Storm Warnings have been cancelled for east central Florida. However, Tropical Storm Warnings persist across the adjacent Atlantic coastal waters, and are expected to be discontinued later today or tonight. As Milton continues to shift farther away from the area, across the Atlantic waters, winds will continue to gradually diminish. However, windy conditions will still be possible through early this evening, with wind speeds up to 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph possible. A Wind Advisory is in effect across all of east central Florida until 8 PM this evening. While winds will decrease, large breaking waves, a high risk for life-threatening rip currents and dangerous boating conditions will continue through Friday, as will the threat for minor to moderate coastal flooding around the time of high tide. A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect through Friday afternoon for the coast of Volusia and Brevard counties and a Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for the Treasure Coast. A High Surf Advisory is also in effect through Friday evening. Residents and visitors should remain off the beaches and out of the extremely hazardous surf for the rest of today and tomorrow! Conditions will turn drier behind Milton through late week and into the weekend, but lingering flooding issues will continue across the area, especially across northern portions of east central Florida. Areas across and north of the I-4 corridor saw the highest rainfall totals from Milton, up to 10 to 15 inches, and water will be very slow to subside over the next several days, and possibly longer in the Saint Johns River Basin, and other large rivers lakes, and water retention areas. Do not drive into flooded roadways. Be especially careful near downed trees and power lines when cleaning up from the storm. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across East Central Florida. * SURGE: Little to no additional surge impacts expected. * FLOODING RAIN: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across East Central Florida. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: When going outside be sure to stay away from downed power lines, hazardous debris and flooded areas. If your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas leaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged metal and wood, and protruding nails and screws. Check on your neighbors. If necessary, help them connect with their points of contact. Do not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers interfere with the emergency work of first responders. Do not go up on your roof until the weather conditions are safe. Ladders can be slippery in the rain and unexpected wind gusts can blow you off the roof. If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following instructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in a well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from open doors and windows. Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts and heed any flood watches and warnings. Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover the road. Turn around, don`t drown! * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Melbourne FL regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area. $$ |
