What You Need To Know
- TD 14 formed and was quickly upgraded to Milton
- It could become a hurricane before making landfall in Florida
- Official forecast track takes Milton into Central Florida midweek
Tropical Depression 14 formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday morning, but was quickly upgraded to Tropical Storm Milton shortly after.
Milton’s Status and Forecast
Milton was upgraded to a Tropical Storm about two hours after it was designated as a tropical depression.
Not much has changed with Milton except the minor strengthening to tropical-storm status. It has maximum winds of 40 mph and is moving north northeast at 3 mph.
Potential Impact on Florida
The track won’t be identical to Helene, but regardless of intensity, heavy rain, wind and storm surge is forecasted for the Florida peninsula next week.
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Conclusion
Tropical Storm Milton is expected to continue moving north northeast through the Gulf of Mexico and is forecasted to make landfall in Central Florida midweek. Residents in the area should prepare for heavy rain, wind, and potential storm surge.
FAQs
Q: What is the current status of Tropical Storm Milton?
A: Milton is a tropical storm with maximum winds of 40 mph and is moving north northeast at 3 mph.
Q: Will Tropical Storm Milton make landfall in Florida?
A: Yes, the official forecast track takes Milton into Central Florida midweek.
Q: What types of weather conditions can residents expect?
A: Heavy rain, wind, and potential storm surge are forecasted for the Florida peninsula next week.
Q: Where can I find more information on Tropical Storm Milton?
A: Visit our weather blogs section for more weather and climate stories, and stay tuned to our updates for the latest information on Tropical Storm Milton.
