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Reddit Hurricane Milton

Reddit Hurrican Milton

Milton strengthens into a major hurricane in Gulf of Mexico

Hurricane Milton has intensified into a major hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). About 240 miles south-southwest of Panama City, Florida, the storm has maximum sustained winds of 120 mph, making it a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

Milton expected to make landfall along Florida Panhandle

The NHC expects Milton to continue strengthening and become a Category 4 hurricane before making landfall along the Florida Panhandle on Thursday. A hurricane warning is in effect for the coast of Florida from Indian Pass to the Okaloosa/Walton County line. The NHC advises residents in the hurricane warning area to take immediate precautions and follow instructions from local officials.

Hurricane Milton forecast to bring life-threatening storm surge

Milton is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge flooding to the Florida Panhandle. The NHC predicts storm surge of 8 to 12 feet from Indian Pass to Keaton Beach and 6 to 8 feet from Keaton Beach to the Okaloosa/Walton County line. The storm surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.

Milton expected to bring heavy rainfall

In addition to storm surge, Milton is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the Florida Panhandle. The NHC predicts 10 to 15 inches of rain in some areas, which could lead to flash flooding.

Milton strengthens

Over the past few hours, Milton has been strengthening. The storm has increased its winds by 15 mph and is now moving at 10 mph. The NHC expects Milton to continue this strengthening trend and become a Category 4 hurricane within the next 24 hours.

Milton expected to make landfall on Thursday

The NHC expects Milton to make landfall along the Florida Panhandle on Thursday afternoon or evening. The exact location of landfall is still uncertain, but the storm is likely to make landfall somewhere between Panama City and Pensacola.