US EditionNHC releases final report on record-setting Hurricane Milton
- The National Hurricane Center released its official report on Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm that made landfall as a Category 3.
- Computer models initially predicted rain, but quickly changed, surprising forecasters and indicating rapid intensification.
- Milton began as a tropical depression on October 5, 2024, and rapidly intensified before weakening due to wind shear and dry air.
- The storm's lowest recorded central pressure was 895 mbs, tying it with Hurricane Rita for the fourth-lowest in the Atlantic.
- Hurricane Milton caused hurricane conditions from Clearwater Beach to Venice, and tropical storm conditions extended as far south as the Florida Keys.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- There is confusion in the city of Tampa among hurricane victims, wondering who will qualify for relief money and when. Tampa city leaders are asking for patience after a batch of emails went out to some homeowners informing them that they won't be getting any financial help just yet. Milton one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record, NHC report says Marilyn Menendez-Arnett's husband Wendal passed away in J…
NHC releases final report on record-setting Hurricane Milton
Per the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Milton was one of the strongest hurricanes of record in the Atlantic basin, reaching Category 5 intensity with a minimum central pressure below 900mbs. It will be remembered by Central Floridians for years, if not decades, to come. Milton was a somewhat unusual storm all the way around. From start to finish, its development, track, landfall and transition to an extra-tropical cyclone were all outside …
NHC report on Hurricane Milton says storm produced 45 tornadoes, caused $34.3 billion in damage
This year's hurricane season is only two months away, but the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is looking back at a devastating storm that affected lives across Florida last year.The NHC on Monday released a 72-page report on Hurricane Milton, which made landfall on Florida's west coast as a Category 3 storm on Oct. 9, but spawned a historic tornado outbreak that ripped through Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.WATCH BELOW: Final report sa…
Hurricane Milton Recovery Resources in Polk - Polk County Government
As Polk County embarks on recovering from Hurricane Milton, Polk County Emergency Management is working to connect residents to resources. Below you will find the list of residential and commercial resources, as well as, others. Resources will be added as the come available. Residential Recovery Resources Elevate Florida: Statewide Residential Mitigation Program Protect your home against Natural Disasters; Elevate Florida is a first of its kind,…
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