Denis Phillips on Florida Landfall Predictions for Hurricane Milton
Editor’s Note: This information was posted Saturday. Newer information about Hurricane Milton can be found on here with our Tuesday update.
It’s the last thing we want to hear about right now. After Hurricane Helene’s destruction along our coastline in Tampa Bay, another strong storm is not what we want to talk about… but here we are. Hurricane Milton is on the way.
On Saturday morning, the tone of the updates from Tampa area meteorologists got a lot more serious. Attention is focused on that system that is firing up and looks to be heading to Florida midweek.
Where a Hurricane Milton Could Make Landfall in Florida
As of this morning, Denis thinks landfall would happen in Florida on Wednesday. But he says there is still not enough information out there yet to determine if this will be just a tropical depression, tropical storm or hurricane.
Hurricane Milton would be the worst case scenario. But there is some good news. Denis says this storm is going to be smaller than Helene. But the wind and rain could be more significant than what we saw with Helene since the direction would be different. Instead of traveling north 100 miles off our coast, this one looks to be heading straight toward Central Florida.
This Weekend
Denis says the GFS and Euro models say this will be a tropical storm or hurricane strength. But there is still that uncertainty as it’s early in the game. But Denis gives his usual advice here… we have good weather this weekend. That gives you plenty of time to get what you need and to make plans just in case this does become Tropical Storm or Hurricane Milton.
A possible track could come from the National Hurricane Center late tomorrow (Sunday) or Monday. Denis says all of the Florida west coast should stay updated over the next 24 to 48 hours as this system begins to reveal its plans.
Hurricane Season Checklist For Your Pets
Medications and medical record
Be sure to store them in a waterproof container. Don’t forget a first aid kit.
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Sturdy leashes, harnesses, and/or carriers
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Some pets have the habit to bolt when outside. Make sure they’re secured in their carrier in the case of evacuation.
Photo of you and your pet(s)
In the event you are separated from your pet, having an updated photo with your pet will help validate pet ownership.
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Food, potable water, bowls, cat litter/pan, and can opener.
If you evacuate to a hotel or family members house, they might not be prepared with food, litter, and water bowls. Make sure you bring enough to last at least a week.
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