Hurricane Local Statement
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
838 WTUS82 KKEY 100908 HLSKEY FLZ076>078-101500- Hurricane Milton Local Statement Advisory Number 21 National Weather Service Key West FL AL142024 508 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024 This product covers the Florida Keys **Tropical Storm Warnings Cancelled** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All tropical watches and warnings have been cancelled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 280 miles north-northeast of Key West FL or about 230 miles north of Key Largo FL - 28.5N 80.5W - Storm Intensity 85 mph - Movement Northeast or 55 degrees at 18 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ As of 5 AM EDT, the center of Hurricane Milton was located along the east-central coast of Florida, about 280 miles north-northeast of Key West, with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. Milton is moving to the northeast near 18 mph and this general motion is expected to continue today, followed by a turn toward the east tonight. On the forecast track, the center of Milton will move away from Florida and to the north of the Bahamas today. The Tropical Storm Warning has been discontinued for all of the Florida Keys. A Small Craft Advisory has been issued for all of the Keys coastal waters. Major saltwater flooding of 2 to 3 feet above ground level, or mean higher high water, is ongoing in the Bayside communities of the Upper Keys, and will persist into this evening, with little relief during low tides. Saltwater flooding around 2 feet above ground level will remain possible this morning along the Bayside of the eastern Middle Keys, including Long Key and Layton. A Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect for the Middle and Upper Keys. Minor to moderate saltwater flooding of 1 to 2 feet above ground level in the lowest spots will remain possible in the Gulf side communities of the Lower Keys this morning, and a Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for that area. Breezy west winds this morning will continue to decrease during the day, and only a slight chance of showers is expected with no heavy rainfall forecast. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * SURGE: Coastal Flood Warnings remain in effect for the Bayside communities of the Middle and Upper Keys. See the latest Coastal Hazard Message for additional information. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For Monroe County Emergency Management Information, see monroecountyem.com NEXT UPDATE ----------- This will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Key West for Hurricane Milton. $$ Jacobson