- Tropical Storm Milton is forecast to move across the Gulf of Mexico and approach the west coast of the Florida Peninsula. Milton is forecast to become a hurricane tonight and could become a major hurricane before approaching the west coast of the Florida Peninsula by midweek.
- There are no tropical storm watches or warnings currently in effect for any portion of the Florida Keys.
- There remains uncertainty in the level of potential impacts on the Florida Keys. 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 early Thursday. Details on the potential levels of storm surge flooding will become available later today.
- High potential (1 in 2 chance) for tropical storm force winds. If realized, tropical storm-force winds could arrive as early as Tuesday afternoon, but will most likely arrive early Wednesday morning.
- Several thundery squalls with localized wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph Tuesday night through Wednesday.
- Flooding rainfall is possible with amounts from today through Wednesday night most likely in the 5 to 8 inch range, with isolated locations receiving as much as 12 inches. Flooding of low-elevation streets and poor drainage areas may result.
- Residents and visitors in the Florida Keys should closely monitor the future progress of Tropical Storm Milton in the event protective actions become necessary.
The next update is scheduled for 6:00 pm ET Sunday.
Briefings are also posted to https://www.weather.gov/media/key/DSS/dssbrief_land.pdf