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Hurricane Milton Eye Forecast to Pass Over Central Brevard Thursday Afternoon; NWS Calls for Tropical Storm Conditions on Wednesday

By  //  October 9, 2024

Wednesday Night: Hurricane conditions possible. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 76

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The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center projects Brevard County could see 6 to 10 inches of rain, and sustained winds of 55 to 75 mph, with higher wind gusts of 80 mph. 

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Hurricane Milton is once again a very dangerous Cat 5 hurricane. The flooding rainfall threat has increased significantly along the I-4 corridor. Life-threatening street and urban flooding will be possible through Friday. Never drive through flooded roadways!

East central Florida should prepare for hurricane force winds, especially in gusts. Find more info at HERE.
In addition, the Storm Surge Warning is now in effect for Brevard Barrier Islands. Surge heights up to 5 feet will be possible. The tornado threat will increase beginning Wednesday. Preparations should be complete by Wednesday morning at the latest.

■  Wind Speed: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind, Peak Wind Forecast of 55-75 mph with gusts to 85 mph.
■  Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Wednesday evening until Thursday evening.
■  Window for Hurricane force winds: Early Thursday morning until Thursday afternoon. Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. Large areas with power and communications outages.
■ Storm Surge: Localized storm surge possible – Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for up to 2 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas, Wednesday afternoon until Friday afternoon. Plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground. Complete preparations for storm surge flooding, especially in low-lying vulnerable areas, before conditions become unsafe.
■ Flood Watch is in effect, Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 4-8 inches, with locally higher amounts.
■  Situation is favorable for tornadoes, listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly.

Space Coast residents should have their final preparations for Hurricane Milton made by Wednesday morning, and longtime Central Florida Meteorologist and Space Coast Daily correspondent Danny Treanor offers some sage advice and reminders on how to prepare for a storm. CLICK HERE TO WACH

WATCH: Live Hurricane Milton update and information with Sheriff Wayne Ivey and Emergency Management Director John Scott from earlier today.

The National Weather Service on Wednesday night into early Thursday morning calls for Tropical storm conditions, with hurricane conditions possible. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday: Tropical storm conditions expected, with hurricane conditions possible. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Windy, with a north northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Windy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 85. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. North northeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.