Hurricane Milton: Forecast wind threat, heavy rain and storm surge

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Milton grew to a Category 5 hurricane Monday morning. By Monday evening, Milton had sustained winds upwards of 180 mph.

The center of the storm is forecast to come ashore Wednesday evening into Thursday in the Tampa Bay region, which has not endured a direct hit by a major hurricane in more than a century. 

According to KOMO Meteorologist Shannon O’Donnell, there are three big issues to worry about when it comes to these types of storms: the wind, the rain and the storm surge.

Milton’s forecast wind speeds are forecast to be over 155 mph surrounding the core of the storm moving into Wednesday.

Forecasters warned of a possible 8- to 12-foot storm surge in Tampa Bay.
That's the highest ever predicted for the region and nearly double the levels reached two weeks ago during Helene, said National Hurricane Center spokesperson Maria Torres.

The storm could also bring widespread flooding. Five to 10 inches of rain was forecast for mainland Florida and the Keys, with as much as 15 inches expected in some places.
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My house is in Tampa in Zone A. We had just started recovering from Helene, the surge was around 7ft and It got to my door and flooded my backyard. We have neighbors who weren’t as lucky and got 3-4 feet of water in their house. We felt very grateful. But now, just a week and a half later we are going through the same thing except to a much greater magnitude. If the storm stays on track, Tampa is going to be absolutely devastated. With 10-15 feet that is going to send at least my first floor completely underwater, and most of south Tampa underwater. Our neighbors who had just started recovering from 3-4 feet in their house, are now going to come back with their home being completely underwater. In the midst of all of this, and with the magnitude of the situation, sometimes you just got to prepare the best you can, get the hell out of there, and hope for the best. Please pray for everyone being affected, this is going to be once again a historic storm.

EDIT- Thank you for people’s concern, I have already evacuated, and will be safe. I hope people take this storm seriously. Everyone be safe ❤️.

flowodon.
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Please stay safe Florida...things can be replaced..you and your kids and pets cant....just be smart and leave if you can...God Bless you

dorifawn
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She misspoke, its a storm surge of 10-15 feet, not inches. She was stating rainfall.

the_rdKind
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Prayers and safe haven for those in Florida
Stay safe my friends

КГБКолДжорджКостанца
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Here we go again, prayers for Florida

Widgett
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My thoughts and prayers are going out to you all in FL. Please stay safe.

Majotsukai
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My family lives on Marco Island and I pray that they are all going to be fine and get through this. God protect them!

celenafenner
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God bless and protect the people that are in Florida right now in the wake of this hurricane. Yet another one we are with you here in texas

terribroussard
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Prayers for Everyone, And The Precious little Animals As well.😢😢😢

Jayne-vmil
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Praying for Florida from Slidell louisiana🙏🙏🙏🙏

annlandry
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God keep everyone safe there as well as my daughter...a-men

barbarawachter
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180 mph!....no building can stand up to that! If told to evacuate, go! That's unreal...

scottthomas
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My niece and my nephews are over there please pray for them in the name of Jesus

mvillegas
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We've been hit by a cat 5 before. We are praying for you and your safety 2. God bless

terribroussard
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As someone that just went through Helene with zero warning, please take advantage of the warning and get out of there. Nothing is worth your life. If you can't afford it there is always help available, friends, family, and sometimes your local government or churches will help. There will be shelters for evacuees in nearby states. Please don't underestimate a cat 5.

lavenderoh
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May Father God Almighty protect the people from harm.

gloriaoseked
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Stay safe Floridians! Dont risk the biscuit.

MrFLUIZZLE
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Why would you live in Florida? There hasnt been a year where the've gone without a hurricane

PipelinePunch-qfmc
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My god plz if you can leave get out while you can be safe.

cicinolagirl
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I think she meant to say 10 to 15 feet not inches

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