Tropical Storm Milton Forms in Gulf of Mexico: The Alabama Weather Blog

Life-threatening impacts are possible for Florida's west coast next week

The tropical depression in the Gulf has strengthened into Tropical Storm Milton with maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per hour. Milton is expected to continue to intensify, bringing potentially dangerous storm surges and winds to Florida's west coast by midweek.

Important information:

Location: 220 miles north-northeast of Veracruz, Mexico
Wind: 40 miles per hour
Movement: NNE at 3 mph
Pressure: 1006 mb

Key messages:

The low pressure system is expected to rapidly intensify, potentially reaching major hurricane strength as it approaches Florida's west coast by midweek.

Beginning late Tuesday or Wednesday, parts of the Florida Peninsula face an increasing risk of life-threatening storm surge and wind impacts. Residents should prepare their hurricane plans and stay informed.

Heavy rainfall is expected across Florida on Sunday and Monday, with heavier rainfall expected Tuesday through Wednesday, increasing the risk of flash flooding and river flooding.

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