Monster Milton Nearing Category 5 Strength
The Tuesday 2pm update is in and Hurricane Milton continues to grow, nearly back to the Category 5 hurricane it was yesterday before an eyewall replacement.
Location: 22.5°N 88.2°W
Moving: ENE at 8 mph
Min pressure: 923 mb
Max sustained: 155 mph
Evacuation Update
If you’re considering an evacuation to Miami make sure you have enough gas. Reports are coming in that I75 heading towards Miami is heavily congested and in some places, stopped. You do not want to run out of gas in the Everglades. To add, a lot of gas stations in Naples are running out of gas, as you can see in this picture, Costco in Naples wrapped their pumps.
Milton’s Track
Maybe a slight change, but Milton is still heading for Tampa and projected to be in the Category 3 and even possibly a 4 at landfall. The storm will continue to hold strength as it crosses Florida, with Category 2 effects hitting Orlando. Although parts of Southwest Florida appear to be outside of the current forecast cone, we are still under a hurricane warnings. Strong winds extend far beyond the eye.
Free WiFi From Xfinity
Comcast is:
- Opening 261,000 Xfinity FREE Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots across the state starting today. They will be available to all, including non-Xfinity customers. To find the nearest hotspot, visit the WiFi Hotspot Map and simply input your zip code. For complete details, please click HERE
- Waiving overage charges for ‘By the Gig’ Xfinity Mobile customers through Oct. 16.
Stay informed on how the storm impacts Southwest Florida on our Hurricane Central page.
