Timelapse of Hurricane Milton filmed from space around 80 minutes ago as it surged towards Florida with maximum speeds of 160mph. Captured by our 4K cameras on the ISS09 October 2024
Hurricane Milton: I resurrected an old infographic of mine and thought I would share it so folks could understand the science of nature's fury. In my part of the world, we call them cyclones, they may spin the other way but their paths can be equally destructive. God bless and be safe.
12PM #Milton Position update: Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings throughout the event. Visit http://hurricanes.gov for the latest
1:54 AM | A rare and historic event is unfolding across parts of east central Florida. Preparations should be near completion! The tornado and flooding rainfall threat are rapidly increasing this afternoon well ahead of landfall on the Florida west coast.
1PM EDT #Milton Position update: Tropical-storm-force winds are just offshore the west coast of Florida. Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows.
#Milton is the fastest Atlantic hurricane to intensify from a Tropical Depression to a Category 5 Hurricane, taking just over 48 hours. This animation shows Milton as it intensified, with the heaviest rains (red) concentrated near the center. https://go.nasa.gov/3zUHi7Z
2:48 PM | All red-highlighted areas on this map are under a Tornado WARNING. As you can see, this is a large portion of east central Florida. Please have multiple ways to receive warnings and seek shelter if a warning is issued for your location!
Quote2:48 PM | All red-highlighted areas on this map are under a Tornado WARNING. As you can see, this is a large portion of east central Florida. Please have multiple ways to receive warnings and seek shelter if a warning is issued for your location!
It’s time to shelter-in-place from #Milton. Tropical-storm force winds, flooding rains, and tornadoes are spreading inland across FL. Unless a life-threatening situation arises, stay indoors and follow updates.
Big tornado wrecking havoc on southwest Florida. Fort Myers and north fort Myers specifically.
Kennedy has entered HURCON I ahead of Hurricane #Milton's approach.The center is now closed, with the exception of essential emergency response personnel and Ride Out Team members.For more updates, continue to check our Operating Status: https://go.nasa.gov/4h0t06A
