2018-10-08 20:41:56
NHC Update: Here's the 2:00 p.m. update with regards to Hurricane Michael;
Hurricane Michael, continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico near western Cuba and is heading towards the Florida Gulf Coast, likely making landfall Wednesday as a Category 3 Hurricane.
We remain outside of the โCone of Errorโ; however, we may see the following related to this system:
โข Rip Currents:
o Increased risk of rip currents
โข Coastal Flooding:
o Minor coastal flooding possible due to astronomical higher tides coupled with onshore winds
โข Rain:
o Up to 2โ between now and Friday
o Little to no potential for flooding rain
โข Wind:
o Tue PM โ Wed AM: 4-6% chance of Tropical Storm Force Winds (39-57 mph), with higher gusts possible
o Wed AM โ Thu AM: 26-45% chance of Tropical Storm Force Winds (39-57 mph), with higher gusts possible
o Thu AM โ Fri AM: 2% chance of Tropical Storm Force Winds (39-57 mph), with higher gusts possible
โข Tornado Threat:
o Not expected
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