NOAA and Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft have been investigating Hurricane Milton this evening, gathering vital data including center fixes, flight-level wind measurements, and dropsonde readings. According to the latest observations, Milton has regained Category 5 strength, with maximum sustained winds near 145 knots (167 mph) and a central pressure as low as 902 mb….
Hurricane Milton is being watched closely by aircraft from the U.S. Air Force and NOAA. Earlier, they found that Milton’s central pressure dropped to 897 mb, making it one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic. However, as the storm moved, its pressure rose a bit, and its winds dropped slightly to 145…
Hurricane Milton continues to strengthen as it churns in the Gulf of Mexico, with its center now embedded within a well-defined Central Dense Overcast, a sign of intensifying activity. The storm is producing extremely powerful convection, with cloud tops reaching temperatures colder than -80°C. Data from NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that the circulation remains…
Tropical Storm Milton has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, with winds reaching 40 mph. The storm is expected to intensify rapidly over the coming days, potentially becoming a major hurricane by midweek. Residents along Florida’s west coast should prepare for life-threatening storm surge, strong winds, and heavy rainfall starting as early as Tuesday.
