####018008786#### WTUS82 KMLB 101606 HLSMLB FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159-164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-110015- Hurricane Milton Local Statement Advisory Number 22 National Weather Service Melbourne FL AL142024 1206 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: - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued and the Hurricane Warning has been cancelled for Coastal Volusia, Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Southern Brevard, Inland Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Coastal Indian River, Coastal Martin, Coastal Saint Lucie, Inland Indian River, Inland Martin, Inland Saint Lucie, Northern Lake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect for Coastal Volusia, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Southern Brevard, Inland Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, and Mainland Southern Brevard * STORM INFORMATION: - About 140 miles east-northeast of Cape Canaveral FL - 29.1N 78.5W - Storm Intensity 80 mph - Movement East-northeast or 65 degrees at 20 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ At 11 AM, the center of Hurricane Milton was located 135 miles east northeast of Cape Canaveral. Maximum sustained winds were 80 mph, and movement was toward the east northeast at 20 mph. Milton is forecast to maintain hurricane strength as it moves farther offshore across the Atlantic waters through this evening. Windy to very windy conditions will persist today as Milton continues to move away from the area. Strongest winds will still occur across Volusia and Brevard counties, especially along the barrier islands through at least early this afternoon, with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph possible. Hurricane Warnings have transitioned to Tropical Storm Warnings for these counties. Elsewhere across east central Florida, Tropical Storm Warnings have been cancelled. However, windy conditions will still occur through the day, with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph possible. A Hurricane Warning continues for the local Atlantic waters from Flagler Beach to Sebastian Inlet out to 60 nautical miles, and the Hurricane Warning has transitioned to a Tropical Storm Warning for Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet out to 60 nautical miles. A Flood Watch remains in effect for Lake, Seminole, Orange, Volusia and northern Brevard counties. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible today from persistent bands of showers, mainly across Volusia county and northern Brevard counties. However, northern portions of east central Florida received very heavy rainfall from Milton and excessive runoff will continue to cause flooding in urban, low-lying and poor drainage areas. The Little Wekiva River reached Major flood stage and is forecast to remain in Major to Moderate flood stage through late week. The Saint Johns River at Astor will be near record flood levels this afternoon and into the upcoming weekend. Additional locations upstream on the Saint Johns are also likely to experience rises to Moderate to Major flood stage over the next several days. A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for all Brevard Barrier Islands and Coastal Volusia County where coastal flood waters of 2 to 4 feet are possible. Significant beach and dune erosion is likely. Heights up to 3 feet will be possible along the Treasure Coast. Additional dune erosion is possible near the time of the next high tide between 1 and 3 pm this afternoon. Water levels will continue to be elevated along the Atlantic coast on Friday with minor coastal flooding possible near the times of high tide. Large breaking waves up to 10 to 14 feet will occur in the surf zone of Volusia County and 7 to 12 feet farther south. Additionally, a high risk for rip currents will exist at area beaches. Residents and visitors should remain off the beaches and out of the extremely hazardous surf! Do not drive into flooded roadways. Be especially careful near downed trees and power lines when cleaning up from the storm. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across Volusia and Brevard counties. Remain well sheltered from dangerous wind having possible significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles. - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several fences and roadway signs blown over. - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines. Additional limited impacts from wind are possible across the rest of east central Florida. * FLOODING RAIN: Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across east central Florida, mainly across and north of the I-4 corridor. Remain well guarded against locally hazardous flood waters having additional impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge closures. Elsewhere across East Central Florida, little to no impact is anticipated. * SURGE: Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across coastal sections of east central Florida. Remain well away from life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents. - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Listen for updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a battery-powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy. Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and check-ins. If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic rise in water levels. * 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 ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Melbourne FL around 6 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. $$ Weitlich