- Tropical Depression 14 had strengthened earlier this afternoon and is now Tropical Storm Milton. Milton could become a major hurricane while moving across the central and eastern Gulf of Mexico before approaching the west coast of the Florida Peninsula by midweek.
- There are no tropical storm watches or warnings in effect for any portion of the Florida Keys at this time.
- There is high uncertainty in the level of potential impacts to the Florida Keys. However, these impacts may include:
- Coastal flooding, with potential saltwater flooding over Gulfside and Bayside locations of the Florida Keys Wednesday through Thursday. The highest coastal flooding may occur along the eastern portion of Florida Bay Wednesday through Thursday.
- A potential for tropical storm force winds. If realized, tropical storm force winds could arrive as early as midday Tuesday, but could most likely to arrive late Tuesday evening.
- A few thundery squalls with localized wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph Tuesday night through Wednesday.
- Flooding rainfall possible with amounts from this weekend’s rainfall through Thursday evening most likely in the 5 to 8 inch range, with isolated locations as receiving as much as 12 inches.
- Residents and visitors in the Florida Keys should monitor the future progress of Tropical Storm Milton closely through the remainder of the weekend and through the middle of next week in case protective actions become necessary.
The next update is planned for 7:00 am ET Sunday.
Briefings are also posted to https://www.weather.gov/media/key/DSS/dssbrief_land.pdf