10/07/2024
Tropical Update: Hurricane Milton (Mon Oct 7, 2024 - Noon)
Good afternoon,
As of the 11am update from the National Hurricane Center, this storm has undergone further intensification and will continue to do so as it moves east through the Gulf of Mexico. At this time, our area is under a Hurricane Watch. Within 24 hours, this will become a Hurricane WARNING. It is still too soon to specify the exact magnitude AND location of the greatest impacts.
As a result of this, the Pinnacle Corporate Office will close at 4pm today and will be closed Tuesday 10/8, Wednesday 10/9 and possibly, Thursday 10/10, depending on the storm's impacts. The severity of Hurricane Milton and its impacts on our area requires us to be closed on Tuesday and our team working remotely as needed. In addition to helping prepare our communities, our team's safety is of primary importance, as they need to shelter in place or evacuate as needed based on their Evacuation Zone.
Hurricane Milton's approach has remained steady since the last update. Updated graphics on the storm's movement and effects from the National Hurricane Center and other outlets are attached/below. We expect the onset of stormy conditions in our area as Tuesday evening October 8th, with significant rain, flooding and tropical storm conditions. Conditions will deteriorate quickly on Wednesday October 9th and will continue into the early hours of Thursday October 10th.
We ask that residents wrap up preparations for storm conditions if they have not already in the next 12-24 hours as well as make decisions on evacuation now. Everyone should stay tuned to local authorities, television updates and internet resources to monitor Milton as it continues to move toward our area.
We also strongly encourage you to work within your communities to consider timing for the deployment of storm shutters, if applicable. At the same time, please walk your area and ensure you have a plan to secure loose debris or personnel effects on lanais, patios, yards or carports. These preparations should be concluded in the next 12-18 hours.
Below are several resources you may find useful in both monitoring the storm and in preparation:
Monitoring
Mike's Weather Page: https://spaghettimodels.com/
National Hurricane Center: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Preparation and Local Government Updates
Sarasota County Emergency Management: https://www.scgov.net/government/emergency-services/emergency-management-4420
Manatee County Emergency Management: https://www.mymanatee.org/departments/public_safety/emergency_management
Charlotte County Emergency Management: https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/
Each of these county emergency management teams are partially activated and will provide updates as we proceed thorough the weekend and into early to mid next week. We will share any "flash updates" from county emergency management with our updates, as they are sent to us.
Your Pinnacle Management Team will update as Milton continues to develop and impact our area. While the storm is approaching, we will make twice daily updates via Engage.