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Still trying to recover from the destruction of Hurricane Helene, residents of Florida and surrounding states are now having to face another deadly if not even stronger storm: Hurricane Milton, which already is up to a Category 5 and will remain so until 10-12 hours before landfall. Landfall is expected somewhere near Tampa as a Cat 4 hurricane. Storm surge from Milton will be "catastrophic" for the Tampa area with 10+ feet of surge expected, according to SERVPRO's own meteorologist Lela Davis. Storm surge impacts are expected throughout the entire western Florida Peninsula coast, while wind impacts will extend across the entire state of Florida, Davis says. Flooding is also a concern as showers and thunderstorms are already impacting Florida due to a low pressure system sitting across the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Rainfall will continue all the way through landfall. "Regardless of the exact landfall location, major impacts are expected along the entire western coast of the Florida Peninsula," Davis warns. We continue to keep in prayer Florida and all the communities and states along Milton's path. #staysafe #prayersforallaffected 🙏

NOAA's forecast for the 2024 hurricane season warns of significant disruptions, indicating a potentially hyperactive season. Texas, previously experiencing below-average risk, is expected to face severe weather this year. Gulf Coast regions stretching from Florida to the Carolinas are under heightened alert, as indicated by forecasts from both AccuWeather and NOAA. #NOAA #Weather #Forecast #SupplyChain

#InsuranceNation #hurricanenews #milton #independentagency #insurancenews Milton strengthened on Monday to a Category 5 hurricane, the highest level on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, before weakening back to a Category 4. Category 5 hurricanes produce winds of at least 157 miles per hour and are guaranteed to cause catastrophic damage, according to the center. By Tuesday morning, Milton’s maximum winds were near 155 miles per hour. https://lnkd.in/ehnwqAYx

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Powerful Hurricane Milton Reaches Category 5 Heading Toward Florida: What You Need to Know Hurricane Milton has intensified to Category 5, the highest level on the Saffir-Simpson scale, and is now dangerously approaching the Florida coast. With sustained winds exceeding 155 mph, Milton represents a serious threat to areas along its path. In this article, we’ll cover the storm’s trajectory, anticipated impact, and the preparations necessary to face a hurricane of this magnitude. https://lnkd.in/e5ajH_Kv

NOAA is forecasting the largest number of storms ever for the Atlantic this hurricane season. Here's what they expect: ▪ 17 to 25 named storms between June 1 and the end of November. ▪ Up to 13 of these storms could become hurricanes. ▪ 4 to 7 are expected to be Category 3 hurricanes or higher.

Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 storm, where it is expected to bring dangerous flooding to the southeast Atlantic coast. The storm arrived early Monday in the Big Bend region of Florida, near Steinhatchee, with maximum winds estimated at around 80 miles an hour, according to the National Hurricane Center.  Heavy rain and powerful winds could create storm surges topping 6 to 10 feet in areas north of Tampa Bay and into the Panhandle region, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said Sunday. Coastal Georgia and South Carolina could see as much as 30 inches of rain beginning Tuesday, as the storm slows and moves eastward over Florida. It is expected to hover over the southeast Atlantic coast and may produce record-setting rainfall, Michael Brennan, director of the National Hurricane Center in Miami, said at a briefing Sunday. “We are very confident we are going to have a slow-moving system that’s going to result in multiple days of very, very heavy rainfall,” Brennan said. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the Georgia and South Carolina coasts through Thursday, according to the forecast. Catastrophic flooding may occur midweek, said the center, which issued its highest level alert for flash flooding along the low-lying coastal areas between Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Savannah, Ga. Flooding impacts could last through Friday. About 267,000 customers in Florida were without power as of Monday morning, according to data from PowerOutage.us. Hundreds of flights at airports across the southeast region were canceled or delayed Monday morning, according to FlightAware.

The attached article appeared yesterday forecasting doom and gloom for the Atlantic hurricane season. This is not welcome news for all of the insured, struggling with increased premiums and wind-related restrictions. Underwriting and building resiliency are critical aspects to focus on for risk mitigation! https://lnkd.in/epYVHJpf

Texas is no stranger to tropical storms and hurricanes. With Tropical Storm Francine looming in the Gulf of Mexico, revisiting your hurricane preparedness checklist may be a good idea. This article covers some steps to prepare for the next storm.

During emergency weather situations, there are many plans to make and issues to sort out quickly. What we do know is #Milton is gaining strength, speeding up, and showing no signs of slowing down. Please reach out to your clients, friends, and family in FL to create a Preparedness Plan. A link to our checklist can be found in the comments of this post. 🌀 Hurricane Milton has intensified rapidly in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming a "potentially catastrophic" Category 5 storm. 🌀 The storm is making its way east toward Florida and is expected to make landfall late Wednesday on the state's Gulf Coast. 🌀 As Florida continues to recover from Hurricane #Helene, as many as 15 million people are under flood watches there and 11 million are at risk for tropical tornadoes tomorrow and Wednesday. 🌀 Mandatory evacuations are underway along areas of the state's west coast. 🌀 Milton is forecasted to reach peak intensity tomorrow morning then weaken to a strong Category 3 ahead of landfall.