ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Our 10 Tampa Bay team is monitoring the Gulf of Mexico now that Hurricane Milton has formed. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecasts the storm will become a major hurricane before it makes landfall along Florida's west coast this week. With the hurricane tracking toward Florida, there's an an increased risk of flash flooding here at home.
As people up and down the Gulf Coast continue recovering from Hurricanes Debby and Helene, they'll need to monitor the wet weather forecast in the coming days.
When:
There are two waves of low pressure that will impact our weather starting on Sunday. The first area of low pressure will just increase rain chances on Sunday. Then, from Tuesday through Thursday, Milton will make a move toward Florida as a hurricane. Track, timing and intensity are still being pinpointed so check back.
Impact:
The National Hurricane Center says people along the Florida west coast should prepare for Hurricane Milton to "bring the risk of life-threatening impacts."
Tampa Bay's concerns will be storm surge, flooding and damaging winds, all while the region continues covering from Hurricane Helene's impacts.
Forecasters are still pinpointing the forecast track and intensity, so check back for more specific impact updates.
Need
Stay weather aware and have a way to get weather alerts. For communities impacted by flooding during Hurricanes Helene and Debby, you may want to take steps to protect property.
10 Tampa Bay will keep you informed, prepared and connected every step of the way, offering no hype and just the forecast facts.
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