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Notable Hurricane Milton Stats: ➣ Milton went through “extreme rapid intensification” yesterday. Definition is 58mph+ increase in 24 hours, and Milton strengthened 95mph in 24 hours. ➣ Milton is the strongest hurricane of the 2024 season, beating Category 5 Beryl which reached 165mph winds. ➣ Milton only took 18 hours to soar from a Category 1 to Category 5 hurricane. ➣ Milton is the strongest Gulf of Mexico hurricane in nearly 20 years, since Rita in 2005. It is also the strongest hurricane to ever from in the Gulf of Mexico so late in the year. ➣ The Gulf of Mexico ocean heat content has been running above or at record levels all summer, adding intense fuel to Hurricane Milton. ➣ Milton is the 3rd hurricane to make landfall in Florida this season! #ConsultMonarch 🌐

In the face of Hurricane Milton, the Tampa Bay area braces for impact. With a storm surge threatening 500,000 homes—valued at $123 billion—the financial implications are immense. This scenario mirrors the 1921 Tarpon Springs Hurricane, which wreaked havoc with significant flooding. The commercial infrastructure, from downtown Tampa's bustling districts to St. Petersburg's waterfront, could face severe challenges. The potential weakening of Milton before landfall offers a glimmer of hope, but uncertainty remains. Let's remain vigilant and prepared for what could be one of the most impactful storms in recent history. How will this storm reshape our urban landscape? #TampaBay #HurricaneMilton

Category 5 Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton peaked on Monday with maximum sustained winds topping 180mph and a minimum pressure of 887mb. Milton weakened last night due to an eyewall replacement cycle. An eyewall replacement happens when the initial eye is replaced by a bigger one. This weakens hurricanes but causes hurricanes to grow in size. However, this process is completed and Mitlon has regained its category 5 status. Conditions will continue to be favorable into tonight, favoring more strengthening. On Wednesday, a combination of another eyewall replacement, dry air and wind shear should somewhat weaken Mitlon to a category 3 or 4 hurricane before landfall. Regardless of a weakening hurricane prior to landfall, Milton will produce a devastating storm surge to West Florida as the hurricane grows in size. This is not a hurricane to mess around with if you are in the path!! #hurricane #Milton #weather Stay safe 🙏

ICAT is continuing to monitor Hurricane Milton. As Milton approaches the Florida coast, atmospheric conditions are becoming increasingly hostile for the hurricane, with rising wind shear and dry air expected to weaken the storm. While consensus models predict a category 2 hurricane at landfall, the National Hurricane Center remains expectant for a category 3 impact. Current forecasts indicate landfall just south of Tampa Bay, near Sarasota. However, with a track error of about 70 miles, the exact location remains uncertain and will depend on Milton's interaction with the large-scale steering current (upper-level trough). With power outages imminent, it is essential to review generator safety tips to ensure you and your family remain safe. https://lnkd.in/gAbCAeUN #HurricaneMilton

With the landfall of Hurricane #Beryl in Texas, the United States has now had 12 hurricane landfalls within just a 4 year period (2020-2024). This is the most landfalls on the country in a 4-year period since 2002-2005.

Understanding Hurricane Categories Category Five = Winds 157 mph or higher. Catastrophic damage will occur: A high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months. The Keys Hurricane of 1935 and Andrew of 1992 made landfall in South Florida as Category Five hurricanes. Source: https://lnkd.in/gmnwW-7M Join the AHIMTA and help us Inspire Excellence in Incident Management: https://lnkd.in/g_evKpSd

With the 2024 Hurricane Season coming to a close, lets recap: the 18 named tropical storms, 11 of which becoming hurricanes, and 4 of them strengthening into a Cat 3 or higher. With Hurricane Helene, 4.7 million customers were left without power & less than two weeks later– Hurricane Milton, affecting even more.💔🌪️ It’s time to ask your customers about what’s holding them back from exploring the benefits to one of our #HomeStandByGenerators or #BatteryBackupPower solutions? The sheer devastation and uncertainty your customers may face in these weather events serve as a reminder to properly prepare, and have them ready for 2025. Urge them to invest in a power solution proven to be built to endure & engineered to excel 💪

So far, the early predictions for a super-charged 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season are on point. Beryl broke records with its strength, size, and intensity so “early” in the Atlantic Hurricane Season, where we typically see the strongest storms peak on September 10th and most activity occurring between mid-August and mid-October. URI pulled together some fast facts on Beryl’s record-breaking stats. It’s critical to prepare now for storm damage at your commercial, industrial, or multi-family residential property. We put together a complimentary guide to help property and facility management professionals do just that. Download your copy of the URI 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Guide today at: https://lnkd.in/e97PAE3w #UnlimitedRestoration #WereOnIt #URI #commercialpropertyrestoration #industrialpropertyrestoration #multifamilypropertyrestoration

Good news? Well, better news for the gulf coast, which has been battered the last two hurricane seasons, but not for the east coast. Data from multiple modeling services indicates a 62% chance of a major hurricane on the east coast in the next few months. For eastern Florida, the probability is up to 75%. The most likely landing spots for those storms are along the east coast of Florida and elsewhere on the Eastern Seaboard. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/erJpJmSq Is your organization prepared for the upcoming hurricane season? #StormReport #CATProperty

Understanding Hurricane Categories Category Five = Winds 157 mph or higher. Catastrophic damage will occur: A high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months. The Keys Hurricane of 1935 and Andrew of 1992 made landfall in South Florida as Category Five hurricanes. Source: https://lnkd.in/g_KpbkQg Join the AHIMTA and help us Inspire Excellence in Incident Management: https://lnkd.in/eHdNaCE