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Tracking Katia – 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season

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NHC Public Advisory on Katia
  • Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:34:36 +0000: Atlantic Post-Tropical Cyclone Milton Advisory Number 23 - Atlantic Post-Tropical Cyclone Milton Advisory Number 23

    000
    WTNT34 KNHC 102034
    TCPAT4

    BULLETIN
    Post-Tropical Cyclone Milton Advisory Number 23
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142024
    500 PM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024

    ...STORM SURGE AND TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS FOR MILTON HAVE BEEN
    DISCONTINUED...
    ...THIS IS THE LAST ADVISORY...


    SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
    ----------------------------------------------
    LOCATION...29.5N 76.3W
    ABOUT 220 MI...355 KM NNE OF GREAT ABACO ISLAND
    ABOUT 710 MI...1140 KM WSW OF BERMUDA
    MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
    PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 80 DEGREES AT 21 MPH...33 KM/H
    MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...983 MB...29.03 INCHES


    WATCHES AND WARNINGS
    --------------------
    CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

    All Storm Surge and Tropical Storm Warnings have been discontinued.

    SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

    There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


    DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
    ----------------------
    At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Milton
    was located near latitude 29.5 North, longitude 76.3 West. Milton
    is moving toward the east near 21 mph (33 km/h), and this general
    motion with an increase in forward speed is expected during the next
    several days. On the forecast track, the center of the
    post-tropical cyclone will pass to the south of Bermuda late Friday.

    Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 70 mph (110 km/h)
    with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast during the
    next several days.

    Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 310 miles (500 km)
    from the center.

    The estimated minimum central pressure is 983 mb (29.03 inches).


    HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
    ----------------------
    Key Messages for Milton can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
    Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT4 and WMO header WTNT44 KNHC
    and on the web at hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT4.shtml

    STORM SURGE: Coastal flooding is expected to continue along
    portions of the southeastern U.S. coast through tonight. The water
    could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the
    indicated areas...

    Altamaha Sound, GA to Port Canaveral, FL...1-3 ft
    St. Johns River...1-3 ft

    For a complete depiction of areas at risk of storm surge
    inundation, please see the National Weather Service Peak Storm
    Surge Graphic, available at
    hurricanes.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?peakSurge.

    RAINFALL: Additional rainfall amounts up to an inch are possible
    along the northeastern coast of Florida through this evening. In the
    wake of heavy rainfall from Milton, the risk of considerable urban
    flooding will linger through this evening across east central
    Florida. Moderate to major river flooding is ongoing and forecast
    throughout central Florida.

    For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with
    Milton, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall
    Graphic, available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?rainqpf and
    the Flash Flood Risk graphic at
    hurricanes.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?ero.

    WIND: Gusty winds will likely continue along portions of the
    southeastern U.S. coast through tonight.

    SURF: Swells generated by Milton are expected to continue to
    affect portions of the southeast U.S. and the Bahamas during the
    next couple of days. These swells could cause life-threatening
    surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your
    local weather office.


    NEXT ADVISORY
    -------------
    This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane
    Center on this system. Additional information on this system can be
    found in High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service,
    under AWIPS header NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01 KWBC, and online at
    ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.php

    $$
    Forecaster Berg

NHC Forecast Advisory on Katia
  • Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:34:36 +0000: Atlantic Post-Tropical Cyclone MILTON Forecast/Adv... - Atlantic Post-Tropical Cyclone MILTON Forecast/Advisory Number 23 NWS NATIONAL Hurricane CENTER MIAMI FL AL142024 2100 UTC THU OCT 10 2024 POST-TROPICAL Cyclone CENTER LOCATED NEAR 29.5N 76.3W AT 10/2100Z POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 30 NM PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE EAST OR 80 DEGREES AT 18 KT ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 983 MB MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 60 KT WITH GUSTS TO 75 KT. 50 KT.......100NE 100SE 90SW 110NW. 34 KT.......270NE 160SE 160SW 220NW. 12 FT SEAS..210NE 180SE 180SW 210NW. WINDS AND SEAS VARY GREATLY IN EACH QUADRANT. RADII IN NAUTICAL MILES ARE THE LARGEST RADII EXPECTED ANYWHERE IN THAT QUADRANT. REPEAT...CENTER LOCATED NEAR 29.5N 76.3W AT 10/2100Z AT 10/1800Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 29.5N 77.5W FORECAST VALID 11/0600Z 29.6N 72.8W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP MAX WIND 60 KT...GUSTS 75 KT. 50 KT... 60NE 0SE 60SW 90NW. 34 KT...270NE 150SE 200SW 180NW. FORECAST VALID 11/1800Z 29.8N 67.4W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP MAX WIND 50 KT...GUSTS 60 KT. 50 KT... 0NE 0SE 0SW 30NW. 34 KT...240NE 120SE 120SW 120NW. FORECAST VALID 12/0600Z 30.4N 62.3W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP MAX WIND 40 KT...GUSTS 50 KT. 34 KT...220NE 0SE 90SW 120NW. FORECAST VALID 12/1800Z 31.0N 58.5W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP MAX WIND 35 KT...GUSTS 45 KT. 34 KT... 0NE 0SE 0SW 120NW. FORECAST VALID 13/0600Z 32.1N 54.6W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP MAX WIND 30 KT...GUSTS 40 KT. FORECAST VALID 13/1800Z 33.7N 49.6W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP MAX WIND 25 KT...GUSTS 35 KT. EXTENDED OUTLOOK. NOTE...ERRORS FOR TRACK HAVE AVERAGED NEAR 125 NM ON DAY 4 AND 175 NM ON DAY 5...AND FOR INTENSITY NEAR 15 KT EACH DAY OUTLOOK VALID 14/1800Z...DISSIPATED REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 29.5N 76.3W THIS IS THE LAST FORECAST/Advisory ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER ON THIS SYSTEM. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS SYSTEM CAN BE FOUND IN HIGH SEAS FORECASTS ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE...UNDER AWIPS HEADER NFDHSFAT1 AND WMO HEADER FZNT01 KWBC. $$ FORECASTER BERG

    000
    WTNT24 KNHC 102034
    TCMAT4

    POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE MILTON FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 23
    NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL142024
    2100 UTC THU OCT 10 2024

    POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE CENTER LOCATED NEAR 29.5N 76.3W AT 10/2100Z
    POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 30 NM

    PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE EAST OR 80 DEGREES AT 18 KT

    ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 983 MB
    MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 60 KT WITH GUSTS TO 75 KT.
    50 KT.......100NE 100SE 90SW 110NW.
    34 KT.......270NE 160SE 160SW 220NW.
    12 FT SEAS..210NE 180SE 180SW 210NW.
    WINDS AND SEAS VARY GREATLY IN EACH QUADRANT. RADII IN NAUTICAL
    MILES ARE THE LARGEST RADII EXPECTED ANYWHERE IN THAT QUADRANT.

    REPEAT...CENTER LOCATED NEAR 29.5N 76.3W AT 10/2100Z
    AT 10/1800Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 29.5N 77.5W

    FORECAST VALID 11/0600Z 29.6N 72.8W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
    MAX WIND 60 KT...GUSTS 75 KT.
    50 KT... 60NE 0SE 60SW 90NW.
    34 KT...270NE 150SE 200SW 180NW.

    FORECAST VALID 11/1800Z 29.8N 67.4W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
    MAX WIND 50 KT...GUSTS 60 KT.
    50 KT... 0NE 0SE 0SW 30NW.
    34 KT...240NE 120SE 120SW 120NW.

    FORECAST VALID 12/0600Z 30.4N 62.3W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
    MAX WIND 40 KT...GUSTS 50 KT.
    34 KT...220NE 0SE 90SW 120NW.

    FORECAST VALID 12/1800Z 31.0N 58.5W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
    MAX WIND 35 KT...GUSTS 45 KT.
    34 KT... 0NE 0SE 0SW 120NW.

    FORECAST VALID 13/0600Z 32.1N 54.6W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
    MAX WIND 30 KT...GUSTS 40 KT.

    FORECAST VALID 13/1800Z 33.7N 49.6W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
    MAX WIND 25 KT...GUSTS 35 KT.

    EXTENDED OUTLOOK. NOTE...ERRORS FOR TRACK HAVE AVERAGED NEAR 125 NM
    ON DAY 4 AND 175 NM ON DAY 5...AND FOR INTENSITY NEAR 15 KT EACH DAY

    OUTLOOK VALID 14/1800Z...DISSIPATED

    REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 29.5N 76.3W

    THIS IS THE LAST FORECAST/ADVISORY ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
    CENTER ON THIS SYSTEM. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS SYSTEM CAN BE
    FOUND IN HIGH SEAS FORECASTS ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER
    SERVICE...UNDER AWIPS HEADER NFDHSFAT1 AND WMO HEADER FZNT01 KWBC.


    $$
    FORECASTER BERG


NHC Discussion on Katia
  • Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:35:39 +0000: Atlantic Post-Tropical Cyclone Milton Discussion Number 23 - Atlantic Post-Tropical Cyclone Milton Discussion Number 23

    000
    WTNT44 KNHC 102035
    TCDAT4

    Post-Tropical Cyclone Milton Discussion Number 23
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142024
    500 PM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024

    Milton's satellite appearance has continued to take on an
    extratropical appearance, and ASCAT data from a few hours ago
    confirmed that the cyclone has become frontal. Based on that
    information, Milton was declared post tropical in the 2 pm
    intermediate advisory. The ASCAT passes showed maximum winds of
    55-60 kt to the northwest of the center, so the initial intensity
    is set to 60 kt.

    Milton has turned eastward and sped up a bit (080/18 kt). A
    general eastward motion with an increase in forward speed is
    expected during the next several days, with the extratropical low
    forecast to pass south of Bermuda in 24-36 hours. Global model
    fields and intensity models indicate that the intensity should
    gradually decrease during the next several days, and this is
    reflected in the official forecast. Dissipation is shown by day 4,
    although there is still some uncertainty if Milton will become
    absorbed by the frontal zone before that time, or retain its
    identity beyond 4 days.

    Since all storm surge and tropical storm warnings have been
    discontinued, this will be the last advisory on Milton. Additional
    information on this system can be found in High Seas Forecasts
    issued by the National Weather Service, under AWIPS header
    NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01 KWBC, and online at
    ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.php


    Key Messages:

    1. Gusty winds and coastal flooding will gradually diminish along
    portions of the southeastern U.S. coast through tonight.

    2. In the wake of heavy rainfall from Milton, the risk of
    considerable urban flooding will linger through this evening across
    east central Florida. Moderate to major river flooding is ongoing
    and forecast throughout central Florida.

    3. In Florida, continue to use caution since deadly hazards remain,
    including downed power lines and flooded areas. Ensure generators
    are properly ventilated and placed outside at least 20 feet away
    from doors, windows, and garages to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
    If you are cleaning up storm damage, be careful when using
    chainsaws and power tools, and drink plenty of water to avoid heat
    exhaustion.


    FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS

    INIT 10/2100Z 29.5N 76.3W 60 KT 70 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
    12H 11/0600Z 29.6N 72.8W 60 KT 70 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
    24H 11/1800Z 29.8N 67.4W 50 KT 60 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
    36H 12/0600Z 30.4N 62.3W 40 KT 45 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
    48H 12/1800Z 31.0N 58.5W 35 KT 40 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
    60H 13/0600Z 32.1N 54.6W 30 KT 35 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
    72H 13/1800Z 33.7N 49.6W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
    96H 14/1800Z...DISSIPATED

    $$
    Forecaster Berg

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