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Milton Rapidly Intensifies Into 'Major' Category 4 Storm With Crosshairs On Florida
• Zero HedgeUpdate (1017ET):
The latest advisory note from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) shows Hurricane Milton has "rapidly intensified" into a Category 4 storm, with maximum sustained winds in excess of 150 mph.
"Data from both Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate maximum winds are estimated to be 150 mph with a pressure fallen to 940 mb. Changes will be reflected in the normal 10 AM CDT advisory products," NHC wrote on X.
0800 UPDATE -Milton has rapidly intensified into a Major Category 4 Hurricane. Data from both Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate maximum winds are estimated to be 150 mph with a pressure fallen to 940 mb. Changes will will be reflected in the normal 10 AM CDT advisory products. pic.twitter.com/YbQAub1RQw
— National Hurricane Center (@NWSNHC) October 7, 2024