The National Hurricane Center based in Miami (NHC) has just issued its morning advisory on the development and future path of Hurricane Milton, which is heading towards the Tampa area in Florida, United States, but already leaves floods in Cuba.
According to the report, at 4:00 a.m. in Florida, Hurricane Milton remains a catastrophic threat as it remains a category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson scale at that time.
According to the latest report from the National Hurricane Center, at 4:00 AM CDT (09:00 UTC), the eye of the hurricane was located near latitude 24.3 North and longitude 85.5 West, approximately 255 kilometers west of Dry Tortugas and 300 miles southwest of Tampa, Florida.
Milton is moving northeast at 22 km/h, with sustained winds up to 260 km/h (160 mph) and stronger gusts.
The hurricane is expected to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, specifically in the west-central area, late tonight or early Thursday morning.
As it moves, it is forecast to turn east-northeast and then east between Thursday and Friday, moving away from the Florida coast and moving toward the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday afternoon.
Milton Advisory for Florida. What’s happening in Cuba?
Hurricane force winds extended up to 45 kilometers from its center at 4:00 am, while tropical storm force winds reached 205 kilometers. Milton maintained a minimum central pressure of 907 mb, which reinforced his intensity as a dangerous major hurricane.
Authorities have issued warnings for areas in Milton’s predicted path, urging residents in the region to prepare for a devastating weather event.
It is recommended to follow evacuation instructions and stay informed through official channels.
As is known, the combination of strong winds, storm surge and heavy rain could cause significant damage to the affected areas.
In Cuba, floods and heavy rains are expected in coastal areas of the west and center of the country. In fact, they have already been felt in low areas like Batabanó.
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