Thank you, @FHPTampa.
It is cruel for anyone to leave a dog tied to a post in the middle of an oncoming storm. FL will hold anyone who mistreats pets accountable.
#Milton now a CAT 4.
I will post here as much as I can today, but there may be some gaps due to on air coverage.
Pressure is UP on latest recon passes through the center, and Milton looks like a storm on satellite that is feeling the affects of vertical wind shear. Lets all hope that the weakening process accelerates as it nears our coast. Track forecast has not changed. Next full update from NHC is 11 am. Remember, all that really matters is keeping you and your family safe. We will assess the situation after the storm passes.
In addition to the thousands (>10k) of Starlink kits we are delivering in response to Hurricane Helene, the @Starlink team and @TMobile activated our Direct to Cell satellites to provide emergency alerts for all phones and carriers of those in affected areas.
The @FCC has also rapidly approved emergency special temporary authority for coverage in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton.
We have now enabled basic texting (SMS) for those on T-Mobile phones in hurricane affected areas. Text messages have already been sent and received. You can text loved ones, text 911 and continue to receive emergency alerts.
If a phone connects to a Starlink satellite, it will have 1 to 2 bars of signal and show "T-Mobile SpaceX" in the network name. Users may have to manually retry text messages if they don't go through at first, as this is being delivered on a best-effort basis. The service works best outdoors, and occasionally works indoors near a window.
5 am update:
Our worst weather will be Wednesday night.
I will post more thoughts and specific impacts that you can expect later today. I am reiterating that you need to take this storm seriously!
Per the latest discussion from the National Hurricane Center and I agree with them.
“It is worth emphasizing that this is a very serious situation and residents in Florida should closely follow orders from their local emergency management officials. Milton has the potential to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record for west central Florida.” #Milton
Here's a look at folks headed north on I-75 as #HurricaneMilton is due to make landfall mid week. This is about 60 miles north of #Tampa and as you can see the left shoulder is now open to add another lane to help people move along. All tolls in FL also suspended. @knxnews
Attention Milton, we regret to inform you that we are no longer accepting hurricanes in Florida. Thank you for your interest in landing this position, however it was filled 2 weeks ago.
Just went up with @TampaPD. We’re seeing extensive damage on Davis Islands and waterfront areas. The National Guard has activated to help with rescue efforts.
@eBay, Whom are you protecting? Nearly half of this guy's feedback suggests he's selling counterfeit merchandise, and I've reported him twice now, yet you continue to allow him to scam the community.
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Is this really the way to show a customer where the utility meter is located? Didn't know was there until I came home and found this; it's never been read since I purchased the place in 2018. @PascoWater