Milton is expected to intensify into a Category 5 hurricane
The latest data from both NOAA and Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that Milton continues to rapidly strengthen and has now become a Category-3 hurricane. "The radar analysis below shows a very strong, compact inner core that continues to intensify quickly," the NHC said in its latest forecast discussion.That forecast now shows a peak of 135 knots, which is a devastating Category-5 storm. The track has been adjusted slightly south, which could take Tampa Bay out of the direct path but it's still early for a hurricane that's expected to land on late Wednesday. In any case, Tampa is facing a storm surge in the 8-12 foot range. Already, Tampa is struggling to recover from Helene, which was the worst storm in a century to hit the region. This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.
The latest data from both NOAA and Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that Milton continues to rapidly strengthen and has now become a Category-3 hurricane.
"The radar analysis below shows a very strong, compact inner core that continues to intensify quickly," the NHC said in its latest forecast discussion.
That forecast now shows a peak of 135 knots, which is a devastating Category-5 storm. The track has been adjusted slightly south, which could take Tampa Bay out of the direct path but it's still early for a hurricane that's expected to land on late Wednesday. In any case, Tampa is facing a storm surge in the 8-12 foot range. Already, Tampa is struggling to recover from Helene, which was the worst storm in a century to hit the region. This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.
