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Hurricane Watch issued October 7 at 5:05PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...Northeast winds 40 to 60 knots with gusts up to 85
knots and seas 14 to 19 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.

* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from early Thursday
morning until Thursday evening. Hurricane force winds possible
from early Thursday morning until Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hurricane force winds and hazardous seas can capsize
or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.

Tropical Cyclone Statement issued October 7 at 5:21PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

HLSMLB

This product covers East Central Florida

...MILTON REMAINS A CATEGORY FIVE HURRICANE IN THE GULF OF MEXICO...

...HURRICANE PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE BY TUESDAY NIGHT...

NEW INFORMATION
---------------

* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning
for Northern Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Okeechobee
- A Hurricane Watch has been issued and a Storm Surge Watch has
been issued for Coastal Volusia, Northern Brevard Barrier
Islands, and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
- A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Coastal Martin,
Coastal Saint Lucie, Inland Martin, and Inland Saint Lucie
- A Hurricane Watch has been issued for Coastal Indian River,
Inland Indian River, Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Southern
Brevard, Inland Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, and
Mainland Southern Brevard

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Northern Lake, Orange,
Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake
- A Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch are in effect for
Okeechobee
- A Storm Surge Watch and Hurricane Watch are in effect for
Coastal Volusia, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, and Southern
Brevard Barrier Islands
- A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Coastal Martin, Coastal
Saint Lucie, Inland Martin, and Inland Saint Lucie
- A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Coastal Indian River, Inland
Indian River, Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Southern Brevard,
Inland Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, and Mainland
Southern Brevard

* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 750 miles southwest of Orlando FL
- 21.8N 90.8W
- Storm Intensity 180 mph
- Movement East or 90 degrees at 10 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------

Major Hurricane Milton was located across the southwest Gulf of
Mexico at 5 pm and was moving east at 10 mph. Milton has rapidly
strengthened with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph, making it an
extremely powerful category five hurricane.

Milton will move to the east, north of the Yucatan peninsula, through
tonight and then turn northeast Tuesday and Tuesday night across the
southeast Gulf of Mexico and strengthen to a major hurricane. Milton
is currently forecast to make landfall along the Florida west coast
late Wednesday afternoon or evening and cross central Florida
Wednesday night and move into the Atlantic on Thursday. There will be
multiple hazards as Milton moves over East Central Florida.

A Hurricane Warning is now in effect for Greater Orlando and
surrounding areas, with a Hurricane Watch along the coast from Indian
River County northward. A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for
Okeechobee County, with a Tropical Storm Watch for St Lucie and Martin
Counties. Final storm preparations should be completed by the end of
the day on Tuesday.

Wind: Outer rainbands will arrive on Wednesday with the strongest
winds expected within the core of the hurricane as it tracks across
central Florida Wednesday night. Winds will strengthen to tropical
storm force with gusts to hurricane force along Milton's path. A
narrow swath of sustained hurricane force winds is possible near the
center of the storm. The winds will knock down trees and power lines,
causing power outages in some areas. All east central Florida
residents and visitors should be in a safe shelter before conditions
become hazardous.

Heavy Rain: Ahead of Milton, deep moisture and onshore flow north of a
front across south Florida will maintain a risk of heavy rainfall
tonight and Tuesday, with the highest risk for flooding along the
coast. Rainfall will increase in coverage and intensity Wednesday and
Wednesday night directly associated with Hurricane Milton. The
heaviest rainfall totals are likely to occur near and north of
Milton's track.

Most likely rainfall tallies this week are generally 4 to 8 inches,
and locally up to 10 to 12 inches, north of Kissimmee to Melbourne.
South of that line, the latest forecast calls 3 to 6 inches of rain.
These rainfall amounts, along with instances of higher rainfall rates,
will be capable of producing flooding in low-lying and urban areas.
Heavy rainfall may also cause rapid rises on area creeks and streams.
The St Johns River at Astor is forecast to rise quickly by Wednesday
night, flooding additional structures and roads. Turn around, don't
drown.

Tornadoes: In addition to strong to damaging wind gusts, a few
tornadoes embedded in rain bands are possible, mainly on Wednesday
afternoon and Wednesday night as Milton approaches east central
Florida. Residents and visitors should have multiple ways of receiving
severe weather alerts.

Beach and Coastal Hazards: Along the coast, there is the potential for
beach and dune erosion along with coastal storm surge. This threat
exists especially near and north of where Milton tracks. Strong
northerly winds are also expected on Thursday as Milton moves offshore
into the Atlantic waters, elevating water levels along the Atlantic
coast. Storm surge water rise may reach 2 to 4 feet above normally dry
ground in some areas along the immediate coastline north of Sebastian
Inlet, including the Volusia County beaches with dune erosion likely.

Now is the time to ensure your hurricane supply kit is stocked and
your safety plan is in place. Heed the advice of local officials with
recommended evacuation and or sheltering actions for those in flood
prone locations, in mobile homes or on the barrier islands.

Continue to monitor the latest forecasts from the National Hurricane
Center and National Weather Service in Melbourne, Florida.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* WIND:
Prepare for life-threatening wind having possible extensive impacts
across northern portions of East Central Florida, including Greater
Orlando, Daytona Beach, and surrounding areas. Potential impacts in
this area include:
- Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having
window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural
damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed.
Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be
uninhabitable for weeks.
- Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
- 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.

Also, prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across southern portions of East Central Florida, including the Treasure Coast.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across much of East Central Florida. Potential
impacts include:
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may
become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive runoff
may run quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to
rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers
may become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.
Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across far southern portions of East Central Florida.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
East Central Florida. Potential impacts include:
- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
of emergency plans during tropical events.
- A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
and communications disruptions.
- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
pulled from moorings.

* SURGE:
Prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts
along the coasts of Volusia and Brevard counties. Potential impacts in
this area include:
- Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by
waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast.
- Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become
weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low
spots.
- Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and
numerous rip currents.
- Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in
unprotected anchorages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------

* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, plan to move to safe shelter.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor
drainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to
move to safe shelter on higher ground.

If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or in which
you are located and where it is relative to current watches and
warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their
onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially
pertaining to area visitors.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
-----------

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Melbourne FL around midnight EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

Hurricane Watch issued October 7 at 5:07PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

A Hurricane Watch means hurricane-force winds are possible somewhere
within this area within the next 48 hours

A Storm Surge Watch means life-threatening inundation, from rising
water moving inland from the coastline, is possible somewhere within
this area within the next 48 hours

* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 60-80 mph with gusts to 100 mph
- Window for Tropical Storm force winds: early Thursday
morning until Thursday afternoon
- Window for Hurricane force winds: early Thursday morning
until Thursday afternoon

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 74
to 110 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for life-threatening wind of equivalent CAT 1 or
2 hurricane force.
- PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be
rigorously underway. Prepare for considerable wind damage.
- ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind
becomes hazardous.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive
- Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some
having window, door, and garage door failures leading to
structural damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some
destroyed. Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles.
Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks.
- Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
- 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
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible
- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 2-4 feet
above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
- Window of concern: Wednesday evening until Thursday evening

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
surge flooding greater than 3 feet above ground
- The storm surge threat has increased from the previous
assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for life-threatening storm surge flooding of
greater than 3 feet above ground.
- PREPARE: Storm surge flooding preparations should be
underway. Assemble disaster supplies and know your
evacuation route.
- ACT: Leave if evacuation orders are given for your area.
Failure to heed evacuation orders may result in the loss of
your life.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant
- Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated
by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the
coast.
- Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads
become weakened or washed out, especially in usually
vulnerable low spots.
- Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong
and numerous rip currents.
- Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially
in unprotected anchorages.

* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 6-10 inches, with locally
higher amounts

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major
flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are
likely.
- PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially
if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.
- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take
action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and
rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches
may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive
runoff may run quickly down valleys while increasing
susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control
systems and barriers may become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or
washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover
escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of
moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions
become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some
weakened or washed out.

* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few
tornadoes
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a
few tornadoes.
- PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to
tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before
hazardous weather arrives.
- ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter
quickly.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the
execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
- A few places may experience tornado damage, along with
power and communications disruptions.
- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,
chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or
overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,
shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown
off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

Storm Surge Watch issued October 7 at 5:07PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

A Hurricane Watch means hurricane-force winds are possible somewhere
within this area within the next 48 hours

A Storm Surge Watch means life-threatening inundation, from rising
water moving inland from the coastline, is possible somewhere within
this area within the next 48 hours

* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 6-10 inches, with locally
higher amounts

* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

Tropical Cyclone Statement issued October 7 at 11:55AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

HLSMLB

This product covers East Central Florida

...MILTON HAS BECOME A CATEGORY FIVE HURRICANE...

...HURRICANE PREPARATIONS IN EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA
SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY TUESDAY NIGHT...

NEW INFORMATION
---------------

* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Hurricane Watch has been issued for Northern Lake,
Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Northern Lake, Okeechobee,
Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake

* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 800 miles west-southwest of Orlando FL
- 21.7N 91.6W
- Storm Intensity 160 mph
- Movement East-southeast or 110 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------

Major Hurricane Milton was located across the southwest Gulf of
Mexico at 11 am and was moving east-southeast at 9 mph. Milton has
rapidly strengthened with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, making
it an extremely powerful category five hurricane.

Milton will move to the east, north of the Yucatan peninsula,
through tonight and then turn northeast Tuesday and Tuesday night
across the southeast Gulf of Mexico and strengthen to a major
hurricane. Milton is currently forecast to make landfall along the
Florida west coast late Wednesday afternoon or evening and cross
central Florida Wednesday night and move into the Atlantic on
Thursday.

Ahead of Milton, deep moisture and onshore flow north of a frontal
boundary across south Florida will maintain a risk of heavy rainfall
today and Tuesday, with the highest risk for flooding along the
coast. Rainfall will increase in coverage and intensity Wednesday
and Wednesday night directly associated with Hurricane Milton's rain
bands. Most likely rainfall tallies this week are generally 4 to 8
inches and locally up to 10 to 12 inches. The heaviest rainfall
totals are likely to occur near and north of Milton's track.

These rainfall amounts, along with instances of higher rainfall
rates, will be capable of producing flooding in low-lying and urban
areas. Flooding of roadways may also lead to hazardous driving
conditions. Heavy rainfall may also cause rapid rises on area creeks
and streams. The St Johns River at Astor is forecast rise quickly by
Wednesday night, flooding additional structures and roads.

Winds with Milton will increase and become windy in outer rainbands
on Wednesday with the strongest winds expected with the core of the
hurricane as it tracks across central Florida Wednesday night. Winds
will strengthen to tropical storm force with gusts to hurricane
force along Milton's path. A narrow swath of sustained hurricane
force winds are possible. The winds will knock down trees and power
lines, causing power outages in some areas. All east central Florida
residents and visitors should be in a safe shelter before conditions
become hazardous. A Hurricane Watch is now in effect for all inland
east central Florida counties. This includes Greater Orlando.

Additional hurricane and/or tropical storm watches are expected to
be issued along the coast later today or tonight.

In addition to strong to damaging wind gusts, a few tornadoes
embedded in rain bands are possible, mainly on Wednesday afternoon
and Wednesday night as Milton approaches east central Florida.

Along the coast, there is the potential for beach and dune erosion
and coastal storm surge mainly near and north of where Milton
tracks. Strong northerly winds are also expected on Thursday as
Milton moves offshore into the Atlantic waters, elevating water
levels along the Atlantic coast. Surge values may reach 1 to 3 feet,
locally 4 feet, in some areas along the immediate beaches north of
Sebastian Inlet, including the Volusia County beaches with dune
erosion likely.

Now is the time to ensure your hurricane supply kit is stocked and
your safety plan is in place. Heed the advice of local officials
with recommended evacuation and or sheltering actions for those in
flood prone locations, in mobile homes or on the barrier islands.
All preparations for Milton should be completed by the end of the
day on Tuesday.

Continue to monitor the latest forecasts from the National Hurricane
Center and National Weather Service in Melbourne, Florida.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* WIND:
Prepare for life-threatening wind having possible extensive impacts
across northern portions of East Central Florida, including Greater
Orlando and surrounding areas. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having
window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural
damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed.
Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be
uninhabitable for weeks.
- Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
- 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.

Also, prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across southern portions of East Central Florida, including the Treasure Coast.

Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across far southern portions of East Central Florida.

* SURGE:
Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts
along the coastline of Volusia and Brevard Counties. Potential impacts
in this area include:
- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
surge water covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------

* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, plan to move to safe shelter.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.

NEXT UPDATE
-----------

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Melbourne FL around 6 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

Tropical Cyclone Statement issued October 7 at 11:12AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

HLSMLB

This product covers East Central Florida

...MILTON STRENGTHENS TO POWERFUL CATEGORY FOUR HURRICANE...

...HURRICANE PREPARATIONS IN EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA
SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY TUESDAY NIGHT...

NEW INFORMATION
---------------

* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Hurricane Watch has been issued for Northern Lake,
Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Northern Lake, Okeechobee,
Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake

* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 800 miles west-southwest of Orlando FL
- 21.7N 91.7W
- Storm Intensity 155 mph
- Movement East-southeast or 110 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------

Milton will move to the east, north of the Yucatan peninsula,
through tonight and then turn northeast Tuesday and Tuesday night
across the southeast Gulf of Mexico and strengthen to a major
hurricane. Milton is currently forecast to make landfall along the
Florida west coast late Wednesday afternoon or evening and cross
central Florida Wednesday night and move into the Atlantic on
Thursday.

Additional hurricane and/or tropical storm watches are expected to
be issued along the coast later today or tonight.

In addition to strong to damaging wind gusts, a few tornadoes
embedded in rain bands are possible, mainly on Wednesday afternoon
and Wednesday night as Milton approaches east central Florida.

Now is the time to ensure your hurricane supply kit is stocked and
your safety plan is in place. Heed the advice of local officials
with recommended evacuation and or sheltering actions for those in
flood prone locations, in mobile homes or on the barrier islands.
All preparations for Milton should be completed by the end of the
day on Tuesday.

Continue to monitor the latest forecasts from the National Hurricane
Center and National Weather Service in Melbourne, Florida.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

Also, prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across southern portions of East Central Florida, including the Treasure Coast.

Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across far southern portions of East Central Florida.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------

* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, plan to move to safe shelter.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.

NEXT UPDATE
-----------

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Melbourne FL around 6 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

Rip Current Statement issued October 7 at 2:21AM EDT until October 9 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern
Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

Flood Watch issued October 6 at 3:30PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following
counties, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia, Brevard,
Lake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole.

* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Bands of slow-moving rain are forecast early in the week due
to a nearby front. Then, as Hurricane Milton approaches
Florida by Wednesday, the threat for heavy rain will heighten
further. 5 to 10 inches of rain are forecast from near
Orlando to Melbourne and points northward, with 3 to 6 inches
to the south of that line including the Treasure Coast.
Locally higher amounts will be possible, especially along the
coast and near to north of the track of Milton.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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