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The eye wall is the strongest part of a hurricane, second only to the eye itself. This ring of towering thunderstorms surrounding the eye is where the most severe weather occurs, including the highest winds and heaviest rainfall. Winds in the eye wall can reach hurricane-force speeds, making it a dangerous area with intense rain contributing to flooding. In addition to the eye wall, the outer rain bands of a hurricane also pose significant threats. While not as strong, these bands can produce strong winds and heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding and severe weather far from the storm’s center. In summary, the eye wall stands out as the most powerful section of a hurricane, causing the most destructive impacts. If you're curious about hurricanes or any other topic, feel free to reach out! https://lnkd.in/eYuv3CNv

Still trying to recover from the destruction of Hurricane Helene, residents of Florida and surrounding states are now having to face another deadly if not even stronger storm: Hurricane Milton, which already is up to a Category 5 and will remain so until 10-12 hours before landfall. Landfall is expected somewhere near Tampa as a Cat 4 hurricane. Storm surge from Milton will be "catastrophic" for the Tampa area with 10+ feet of surge expected, according to SERVPRO's own meteorologist Lela Davis. Storm surge impacts are expected throughout the entire western Florida Peninsula coast, while wind impacts will extend across the entire state of Florida, Davis says. Flooding is also a concern as showers and thunderstorms are already impacting Florida due to a low pressure system sitting across the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Rainfall will continue all the way through landfall. "Regardless of the exact landfall location, major impacts are expected along the entire western coast of the Florida Peninsula," Davis warns. We continue to keep in prayer Florida and all the communities and states along Milton's path. #staysafe #prayersforallaffected 🙏

⚠️Inclement Weather Update⚠️ We’re closely watching Hurricane Milton which is expected to impact our area late Wednesday or early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center predicts it will become a major hurricane today. Landfall is expected Wednesday by Longboat Key. The current track shows the center passing through Lake Alfred where it is expected to take a slight turn to the south and exit the peninsula near Cape Canaveral. After landfall, the storm is predicted to quickly weaken and could be a category 1 storm as it impacts our area. The current track shows us on the weaker side of the storm. We now are predicted to get 6-8″ of rain, with a 40% chance of flash flooding. There is a 50-60% chance of sustained winds of 40mph+ starting Wednesday morning. We want to assure you the safety and comfort of our residents is our top priority. Our dedicated team started over the weekend completing tasks on detailed checklists to ensure we are fully prepared. We have ample food and water and have backup generators for our healthcare areas as required by law. As the storm approaches, there may be watches and warnings issued. A flood watch for our area (for rains not connected to Milton) is in place. We will continue to update this information as the situation changes. As is common with these types of storms, the weather service may issue severe thunderstorm or tornado watches or warnings as these bands move through the area. These are not the same as tropical storm or hurricane watches or warnings. All residents and employees are safe and secure.

🌀 Attention IMGs in Florida!! Hurricane Helene is rapidly growing into an extremely large and destructive storm with life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, and flood rains coming for a large part of Florida and the Southeastern United States. It is already as strong as Hurricane Beryl was when it made landfall in Southeast Texas, and it still has about a day and half left over very warm Gulf waters. A few bullet points: 1. Helen is expected to make landfall as an "Ike-sized" Gulf hurricane with tropical storm force winds extending nearly 300 miles from the center. Almost the entire state of Florida is now under a Hurricane Warning or Tropical Storm Warning with both Hurricane and Tropical Storm Warnings extended deep into Georgia as well. It's even possible hurricane-force wind gusts could reach as far inland as Atlanta, Georgia. 2. The large size of the storm is going to push a tremendous storm surge tide into the west coast of Florida and Florida's Big Bend. Even with the storm's center tracking well offshore from Tampa Bay. the surge is expected to reach up to 8 feet high there, which would make it the highest surge since the 1921 Tampa Bay Hurricane that brought an 11 foot high surge. Many buildings in and around Tampa Bay that have never flooded before will flood if this surge gets as high as expected, and local evacuation have begun. 3. A major rain event is expected for parts of the southern Appalachians Thursday and Friday with up to 15" of rain coming down. This could lead to considerable flash flooding and landslides. If I had loved ones in any of these areas, I would have a conversation with them ASAP to encourage them take this one seriously and heed all the advice of local emergency managers. Meanwhile, we are eyeing another potential storm threat in the Gulf of Mexico during the first week of October. Hurricane season ends November 30th. From my favorite meteorologist, Travis Herzog

#InsuranceNation #hurricanenews #milton #independentagency #insurancenews Milton strengthened on Monday to a Category 5 hurricane, the highest level on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, before weakening back to a Category 4. Category 5 hurricanes produce winds of at least 157 miles per hour and are guaranteed to cause catastrophic damage, according to the center. By Tuesday morning, Milton’s maximum winds were near 155 miles per hour. https://lnkd.in/ehnwqAYx

After a brief weakening trend (still a powerful CAT 4), as Milton underwent an eye wall replacement cycle, the hurricane is beginning to cycle back up and should become a CAT 5 later today. Landfall as a Major Hurricane (CAT 3 or 4) is forecast late Wednesday in Florida, bringing devastating storm surge, wind and rain. Impacts could also be felt in parts of Georgia and South Carolina. Here’s the latest on what to expect⬇️ https://bit.ly/4dFTYxs

Did you know that storm surge is one of the most dangerous aspects of a hurricane? Check out our blog to understand why storm surge notifications are crucial for your safety during hurricane season. #EmergencyPreparedness #HurricaneSeason

Did you know that storm surge is one of the most dangerous aspects of a hurricane? Check out our blog to understand why storm surge notifications are crucial for your safety during hurricane season. #EmergencyPreparedness #HurricaneSeason

Hurricanes are some of nature’s most powerful storms, but there’s a hidden danger that often doesn’t get the attention it deserves: storm surge. This phenomenon can cause devastating flooding and destruction, affecting coastal communities long after the winds have died down. Understanding what storm surge is can help you stay prepared and safe during hurricane season.

Latest Update on Hurricane Beryl: July 5, 2024 Hurricane Beryl, which initially formed in the Atlantic Ocean on June 29, has seen significant developments over the past few days. After making landfall as a high-end Category 4 storm in the Windward Islands with winds reaching 150 mph, it has traversed the Caribbean, affecting Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and the Yucatán Peninsula. As of today, Beryl has weakened to a tropical storm with sustained winds of 60 mph as it moves west-northwest at 15 mph. The storm's current position is approximately 21.2°N, 89.2°W, just northwest of Progreso in the Yucatán Peninsula. Despite the decrease in intensity, there remains a high risk of damaging winds, life-threatening storm surges, and flash flooding, particularly for the northeastern coast of Mexico and the Texas Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center predicts that Beryl will slowly regain strength as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico, with potential landfall expected along the Texas coast by early next week. Please stay tuned for more updates and make sure you're safe. #HurricaneBeryl #TropicalStorm #WeatherUpdate #StaySafe