@local10news: How Hurricane Milton is expected to impact South Florida as it continues to strengthen. Hurricane Milton, which strengthened to a Category 5 as of Monday afternoon, shows winds intensifying to 175 mph with the pressure dropping to 911 millibars as the storm moves east at 9 mph. The powerful hurricane is gaining strength as it approaches the Gulf of Mexico. Visible satellite imagery reveals a well-defined eye, with sinking air in the storm’s center. This atmospheric setup, combined with warm sea surface temperatures, is allowing Milton to continue rapidly intensifying as it crosses the Gulf, according to Local 10 Meteorologist Peta Sheerwood. Milton is expected remain a Category 5 hurricane until early Wednesday, when it is expected to weaken to a Category 4 hurricane by the morning. #hurricanemilton

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Monday 07 October 2024 19:35:42 GMT