1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,240 Hurricane season in Florida, huh? 2 00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:05,600 It's never really a walk in the park, is it? 3 00:00:05,600 --> 00:00:08,200 But this year, well, this year seems like it's really 4 00:00:08,200 --> 00:00:10,320 throwing some curveballs our way. 5 00:00:10,320 --> 00:00:11,600 You know, you send in those articles 6 00:00:11,600 --> 00:00:13,000 about Hurricane Milton. 7 00:00:13,000 --> 00:00:14,600 And let me tell you something, 8 00:00:14,600 --> 00:00:18,760 this thing is brewing and it's brewing fast. 9 00:00:18,760 --> 00:00:22,400 We're looking at a potential major hurricane here 10 00:00:22,400 --> 00:00:25,520 heading straight for Florida's West Coast. 11 00:00:25,520 --> 00:00:28,120 And it could be making landfall by midweek. 12 00:00:28,120 --> 00:00:29,720 Yeah, you've got that right. 13 00:00:29,720 --> 00:00:31,880 This is a situation we got to take seriously, 14 00:00:31,880 --> 00:00:32,960 no doubt about it. 15 00:00:32,960 --> 00:00:35,200 Those articles you sent, they're a gold mine really, 16 00:00:35,200 --> 00:00:39,080 packed with all the nitty gritty meteorological details. 17 00:00:39,080 --> 00:00:40,920 Those are what help us really understand 18 00:00:40,920 --> 00:00:42,760 what's going on out there. 19 00:00:42,760 --> 00:00:43,960 So let's break this down, okay? 20 00:00:43,960 --> 00:00:45,960 What's the crucial stuff you need to know right now? 21 00:00:45,960 --> 00:00:48,360 What should you be looking out for and why? 22 00:00:48,360 --> 00:00:51,280 Why is being prepared so incredibly important? 23 00:00:51,280 --> 00:00:52,320 Okay, let's do it. 24 00:00:52,320 --> 00:00:54,920 Now, something both of these articles really hit on 25 00:00:54,920 --> 00:00:58,600 is this rapid intensification of Milton. 26 00:00:58,600 --> 00:01:01,040 They're saying it's going from a tropical storm 27 00:01:01,040 --> 00:01:04,800 to a potential hurricane and it's happening way faster 28 00:01:04,800 --> 00:01:06,560 than anyone expected. 29 00:01:06,560 --> 00:01:08,440 So what's the deal with that? 30 00:01:08,440 --> 00:01:10,040 Why so fast? 31 00:01:10,040 --> 00:01:11,800 It all boils down to the water. 32 00:01:11,800 --> 00:01:14,920 The Gulf of Mexico, it's unusually warm right now 33 00:01:14,920 --> 00:01:17,360 and that is like rocket fuel for hurricanes. 34 00:01:17,360 --> 00:01:18,200 Oh, okay. 35 00:01:18,200 --> 00:01:19,280 Yeah, the warmer that water is, 36 00:01:19,280 --> 00:01:21,520 the faster these storms can crank up the power. 37 00:01:21,520 --> 00:01:23,720 And Milton, Milton's down there right now 38 00:01:23,720 --> 00:01:26,960 just gorging itself on that warm Gulf water. 39 00:01:26,960 --> 00:01:29,080 Like it's an all you can eat buffet, you know? 40 00:01:29,080 --> 00:01:31,680 Okay, so Milton's getting stronger quickly. 41 00:01:31,680 --> 00:01:32,520 Quickly. 42 00:01:32,520 --> 00:01:34,280 And the articles also mentioned some satellite 43 00:01:34,280 --> 00:01:37,800 and aircraft data showing a large burst of convection. 44 00:01:37,800 --> 00:01:38,640 Right, right. 45 00:01:38,640 --> 00:01:39,480 And I don't know about you, 46 00:01:39,480 --> 00:01:42,280 but that sounds a little, well, ominous. 47 00:01:42,280 --> 00:01:44,160 What does that actually mean when we hear that? 48 00:01:44,160 --> 00:01:45,400 Okay, so imagine this. 49 00:01:45,400 --> 00:01:48,560 You're looking at a satellite image and suddenly, bam, 50 00:01:48,560 --> 00:01:52,800 it's like this massive explosion of clouds over Milton. 51 00:01:52,800 --> 00:01:54,160 That's essentially what's going on. 52 00:01:54,160 --> 00:01:55,000 Okay. 53 00:01:55,000 --> 00:01:56,120 This burst of convection, 54 00:01:56,120 --> 00:01:58,040 it's like a giant neon sign flashing. 55 00:01:58,040 --> 00:02:00,600 This storm is sucking up all the energy it can 56 00:02:00,600 --> 00:02:01,720 from that warm water. 57 00:02:01,720 --> 00:02:04,040 And that is not something you wanna see. 58 00:02:04,040 --> 00:02:07,080 It's a clear sign that things are escalating and fast. 59 00:02:07,080 --> 00:02:09,560 So we've got Milton, it's bulking up, it's energized, 60 00:02:09,560 --> 00:02:11,960 it's ready for whatever, 61 00:02:11,960 --> 00:02:15,560 but the million dollar question is, where is it going? 62 00:02:15,560 --> 00:02:17,000 That is the million dollar question. 63 00:02:17,000 --> 00:02:17,840 Right. 64 00:02:17,840 --> 00:02:18,680 Everybody wants to know, 65 00:02:18,680 --> 00:02:20,440 and one of the articles had a great line. 66 00:02:20,440 --> 00:02:22,640 It said, don't focus on the middle line. 67 00:02:22,640 --> 00:02:23,480 Yeah. 68 00:02:23,480 --> 00:02:24,520 And they're right, you know? 69 00:02:24,520 --> 00:02:26,520 Which, come to think of it, 70 00:02:26,520 --> 00:02:28,760 is pretty good life advice in general. 71 00:02:28,760 --> 00:02:30,200 Oh, absolutely, it is. 72 00:02:30,200 --> 00:02:32,560 But what it really means in this situation, 73 00:02:32,560 --> 00:02:35,480 in this specific case is this. 74 00:02:35,480 --> 00:02:36,760 Every model out there, 75 00:02:36,760 --> 00:02:39,120 they're all showing this hurricane slamming 76 00:02:39,120 --> 00:02:40,640 into Florida's west coast. 77 00:02:40,640 --> 00:02:41,480 Right. 78 00:02:41,480 --> 00:02:44,080 But where exactly it makes landfall, 79 00:02:44,080 --> 00:02:45,640 that's still a bit of a mystery. 80 00:02:45,640 --> 00:02:47,280 It's too early to tell, you know what I mean? 81 00:02:47,280 --> 00:02:48,120 Yeah. 82 00:02:48,120 --> 00:02:49,920 One thing that's really got our attention though, 83 00:02:49,920 --> 00:02:52,960 is the southward shift we're seeing in the forecast track. 84 00:02:52,960 --> 00:02:54,080 Hmm. 85 00:02:54,080 --> 00:02:56,880 So I guess that's good news for the Yucatan. 86 00:02:56,880 --> 00:02:57,720 Right. 87 00:02:57,720 --> 00:02:59,280 They must be breathing a sigh of relief. 88 00:02:59,280 --> 00:03:00,120 Right. 89 00:03:00,120 --> 00:03:01,920 But when we talk about that southward shift, 90 00:03:01,920 --> 00:03:04,720 what's that going to mean for Florida's west coast? 91 00:03:04,720 --> 00:03:06,120 Especially when you think about, you know, 92 00:03:06,120 --> 00:03:08,320 the storm surge, which is a whole other thing. 93 00:03:08,320 --> 00:03:11,120 Yeah, that southward shift, it definitely got us worried. 94 00:03:11,120 --> 00:03:13,400 It puts areas like Tampa Bay right in the crosshairs 95 00:03:13,400 --> 00:03:16,360 for, well, for a potentially massive storm surge. 96 00:03:16,360 --> 00:03:17,280 Yeah. 97 00:03:17,280 --> 00:03:19,080 Because one of the articles even pointed out, 98 00:03:19,080 --> 00:03:20,640 they said this could be even worse 99 00:03:20,640 --> 00:03:23,600 than what we saw with Hurricane Helene's surge. 100 00:03:23,600 --> 00:03:25,960 And they even went back talking about those hurricanes 101 00:03:25,960 --> 00:03:30,440 that hit Tampa Bay back in like 1921 and 1848. 102 00:03:30,440 --> 00:03:31,280 Right. 103 00:03:31,280 --> 00:03:33,640 I mean, that's going way back in the history books. 104 00:03:33,640 --> 00:03:35,800 That is going back and it really highlights 105 00:03:35,800 --> 00:03:37,640 something important here. 106 00:03:37,640 --> 00:03:40,840 You know, experts, they look at Tampa Bay as one 107 00:03:40,840 --> 00:03:43,200 of the most vulnerable places, at least when we're talking 108 00:03:43,200 --> 00:03:46,080 about major metro areas when it comes to hurricanes. 109 00:03:46,080 --> 00:03:46,920 Right. 110 00:03:46,920 --> 00:03:50,720 The shape of that bay, the fact that the water is so shallow, 111 00:03:50,720 --> 00:03:53,280 the low elevation of all the land around it's like, 112 00:03:53,280 --> 00:03:55,360 all these things come together and it creates, 113 00:03:55,360 --> 00:03:58,600 well, it's a recipe for disaster when you have a storm surge. 114 00:03:58,600 --> 00:04:00,320 So, okay, let me get this straight. 115 00:04:00,320 --> 00:04:01,320 We've got this hurricane. 116 00:04:01,320 --> 00:04:03,440 It's getting stronger by the minute practically. 117 00:04:03,440 --> 00:04:06,040 Nobody can say for sure where it's going to hit. 118 00:04:06,040 --> 00:04:06,880 Yeah. 119 00:04:06,880 --> 00:04:07,840 And then on top of all of that, 120 00:04:07,840 --> 00:04:11,040 we're talking about a storm surge that could be one 121 00:04:11,040 --> 00:04:12,440 for the record books. 122 00:04:12,440 --> 00:04:13,280 That's right. 123 00:04:13,280 --> 00:04:14,880 And what about the wind? 124 00:04:14,880 --> 00:04:17,080 Because the articles, they were mentioning something 125 00:04:17,080 --> 00:04:20,520 called hostile upper level winds, which, I don't know, 126 00:04:20,520 --> 00:04:21,840 that just sounds weird to me. 127 00:04:21,840 --> 00:04:24,520 Isn't it supposed to be that if there are strong winds, 128 00:04:24,520 --> 00:04:27,160 that actually makes a hurricane weaker? 129 00:04:27,160 --> 00:04:28,120 Right, right. 130 00:04:28,120 --> 00:04:29,520 I know it seems kind of backwards, right? 131 00:04:29,520 --> 00:04:30,360 It dies. 132 00:04:30,360 --> 00:04:32,320 You think strong winds, they tear a hurricane apart, 133 00:04:32,320 --> 00:04:34,000 but it's not always that simple. 134 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:34,840 Okay. 135 00:04:34,840 --> 00:04:35,680 See these upper level winds, 136 00:04:35,680 --> 00:04:37,680 they can actually make some things even worse, 137 00:04:37,680 --> 00:04:39,080 even if they stop the hurricane 138 00:04:39,080 --> 00:04:41,560 from reaching its full potential. 139 00:04:41,560 --> 00:04:43,920 So are these winds a good thing or a bad thing? 140 00:04:43,920 --> 00:04:45,720 Well, think of it like this. 141 00:04:45,720 --> 00:04:47,920 Imagine you're trying to build a tower, right, 142 00:04:47,920 --> 00:04:49,920 out of blocks or something. 143 00:04:49,920 --> 00:04:52,680 And someone comes along and they're pointing a fan 144 00:04:52,680 --> 00:04:54,560 right at the top of your tower. 145 00:04:54,560 --> 00:04:57,520 Now, the fan, it might not knock the whole thing over, 146 00:04:57,520 --> 00:05:00,080 not completely, but it's definitely gonna make it 147 00:05:00,080 --> 00:05:02,320 a lot harder to build it up nice and straight. 148 00:05:02,320 --> 00:05:03,160 Right, yeah. 149 00:05:03,160 --> 00:05:04,000 It's kind of like that 150 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:06,960 with these hostile upper level winds and hurricanes. 151 00:05:06,960 --> 00:05:08,800 They mess with the hurricane's shape, 152 00:05:08,800 --> 00:05:10,800 they make it lopsided. 153 00:05:10,800 --> 00:05:11,640 Okay. 154 00:05:11,640 --> 00:05:13,120 Now you might think, well, lopsided, 155 00:05:13,120 --> 00:05:13,960 that doesn't sound so bad. 156 00:05:13,960 --> 00:05:15,200 This sounds better than a direct hit. 157 00:05:15,200 --> 00:05:16,040 Right. 158 00:05:16,040 --> 00:05:17,160 But here's the thing. 159 00:05:17,160 --> 00:05:20,320 It often means that the wind field, 160 00:05:20,320 --> 00:05:23,000 the area where those strong winds are happening, 161 00:05:23,000 --> 00:05:24,240 that gets bigger. 162 00:05:24,240 --> 00:05:27,760 So a bigger area gets hit by those strong winds. 163 00:05:27,760 --> 00:05:29,880 So instead of a direct hit in one spot, 164 00:05:29,880 --> 00:05:33,000 it's like that power gets spread out over a wider area. 165 00:05:33,000 --> 00:05:34,240 Exactly. 166 00:05:34,240 --> 00:05:36,920 And it can also make thunderstorms more likely, 167 00:05:36,920 --> 00:05:38,280 those really nasty ones, 168 00:05:38,280 --> 00:05:40,400 especially on that weaker side of the storm. 169 00:05:40,400 --> 00:05:43,000 Okay, so wider area of impact, 170 00:05:43,000 --> 00:05:46,720 more potential for strong winds and severe thunderstorms. 171 00:05:46,720 --> 00:05:47,560 Right. 172 00:05:47,560 --> 00:05:49,800 And we haven't even gotten to the rain yet. 173 00:05:49,800 --> 00:05:51,320 The articles, they're talking about what, 174 00:05:51,320 --> 00:05:53,720 like five to eight inches of rain, 175 00:05:53,720 --> 00:05:55,400 maybe even a foot in some places. 176 00:05:55,400 --> 00:05:58,560 Yeah, that is a ton of rain, no question about it. 177 00:05:58,560 --> 00:06:00,600 And that's where this whole front, 178 00:06:00,600 --> 00:06:03,520 interacting with all that moisture from Milton, 179 00:06:03,520 --> 00:06:05,080 that's where it gets really dicey. 180 00:06:05,080 --> 00:06:07,240 Think about it like a sponge. 181 00:06:07,240 --> 00:06:08,080 Yeah. 182 00:06:08,080 --> 00:06:09,160 You got a sponge and it's already soaking wet, right? 183 00:06:09,160 --> 00:06:10,000 Right. 184 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:11,840 And you just keep trying to pour more and more water into it. 185 00:06:11,840 --> 00:06:13,360 Oh, it's just gonna overflow everywhere. 186 00:06:13,360 --> 00:06:14,560 Exactly. 187 00:06:14,560 --> 00:06:15,560 That's what we're looking at here. 188 00:06:15,560 --> 00:06:19,120 Wide spread flooding and it could be bad, really bad. 189 00:06:19,120 --> 00:06:21,200 And it's not just gonna be along the coast either. 190 00:06:21,200 --> 00:06:23,240 This could reach far inland. 191 00:06:23,240 --> 00:06:24,560 Okay, so just to recap here, 192 00:06:24,560 --> 00:06:28,800 we've got this potential storm surge could be historic. 193 00:06:28,800 --> 00:06:32,360 We've got strong winds over a wider area than we might expect 194 00:06:32,360 --> 00:06:35,920 and enough rain to cause some serious flooding. 195 00:06:35,920 --> 00:06:38,320 And all of this, I mean, this is happening fast. 196 00:06:38,320 --> 00:06:41,440 This is a lot for Floridians to wrap their heads around, 197 00:06:41,440 --> 00:06:42,480 especially with, you know, 198 00:06:42,480 --> 00:06:44,400 we still don't know exactly where this hurricane's gonna make 199 00:06:44,400 --> 00:06:46,640 a landfall, how strong it's gonna be when it gets here. 200 00:06:46,640 --> 00:06:48,000 You're right, it is a lot. 201 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:50,560 And that is precisely why we have to be prepared. 202 00:06:50,560 --> 00:06:52,080 It is, it is. 203 00:06:52,080 --> 00:06:54,080 So for our listeners in Florida, 204 00:06:54,080 --> 00:06:56,440 especially those of you on the West Coast, 205 00:06:56,440 --> 00:06:58,480 I mean, what's the big takeaway here? 206 00:06:58,480 --> 00:07:01,440 What do you need to be doing like right now? 207 00:07:01,440 --> 00:07:02,560 Don't wait. 208 00:07:02,560 --> 00:07:03,400 That's the big thing. 209 00:07:03,400 --> 00:07:04,920 Don't wait, don't hesitate. 210 00:07:04,920 --> 00:07:07,560 Every hurricane, it's like its own beast, you know? 211 00:07:07,560 --> 00:07:08,400 Right. 212 00:07:08,400 --> 00:07:10,480 And this one, it's moving fast 213 00:07:10,480 --> 00:07:12,520 and there are a lot of things that could change. 214 00:07:12,520 --> 00:07:15,120 Get prepared and do it now. 215 00:07:15,120 --> 00:07:16,520 That means, first of all, 216 00:07:16,520 --> 00:07:18,160 you gotta know your evacuation zone. 217 00:07:18,160 --> 00:07:20,160 Where do you go if you need to get out? 218 00:07:20,160 --> 00:07:21,000 Right. 219 00:07:21,000 --> 00:07:22,680 Get that hurricane kit ready, you know? 220 00:07:22,680 --> 00:07:26,320 The essentials, food, water, batteries, all that stuff. 221 00:07:26,320 --> 00:07:31,320 And have a plan, a solid plan for your family and your pets. 222 00:07:31,600 --> 00:07:33,720 What are you gonna do if things get bad? 223 00:07:33,720 --> 00:07:35,880 And listen, if you're in an area, 224 00:07:35,880 --> 00:07:39,240 even if it's just prone to a little bit of flooding, 225 00:07:39,240 --> 00:07:41,080 you know, when it rains hard, 226 00:07:41,080 --> 00:07:42,960 take steps now to protect your property. 227 00:07:42,960 --> 00:07:44,600 Don't wait until the last minute. 228 00:07:44,600 --> 00:07:46,200 Yeah, I think it's easy to get overwhelmed 229 00:07:46,200 --> 00:07:48,080 when you hear about these big storms, 230 00:07:48,080 --> 00:07:49,560 especially when you're talking about the track 231 00:07:49,560 --> 00:07:50,520 and the intensity. 232 00:07:50,520 --> 00:07:51,680 I mean, we're still not 100% sure 233 00:07:51,680 --> 00:07:53,080 what's gonna happen here. 234 00:07:53,080 --> 00:07:54,600 What would you say to folks out there 235 00:07:54,600 --> 00:07:57,360 who are maybe feeling a little panicky right now? 236 00:07:57,360 --> 00:07:59,040 I get it, I totally get it. 237 00:07:59,040 --> 00:08:00,920 It is a lot to process. 238 00:08:00,920 --> 00:08:04,880 But here's the thing, taking action, even small steps, 239 00:08:04,880 --> 00:08:06,520 it helps, it really does. 240 00:08:06,520 --> 00:08:09,520 It gives you a sense of control, check your supplies, 241 00:08:09,520 --> 00:08:10,840 make sure those batteries are good, 242 00:08:10,840 --> 00:08:12,880 you've got flashlights, talk to your family, 243 00:08:12,880 --> 00:08:14,600 go over that plan again. 244 00:08:14,600 --> 00:08:16,960 It's about being prepared, not panicked. 245 00:08:16,960 --> 00:08:18,520 Prepared, not panicked. 246 00:08:18,520 --> 00:08:20,840 That's a good one, I like that. 247 00:08:20,840 --> 00:08:23,560 Now, we've been talking a lot about Milton's potential 248 00:08:23,560 --> 00:08:26,560 as this major hurricane. 249 00:08:26,560 --> 00:08:28,200 But what if it weakens? 250 00:08:28,200 --> 00:08:29,040 I mean, it could happen. 251 00:08:29,040 --> 00:08:31,320 What if it weakens before it makes landfall? 252 00:08:31,320 --> 00:08:33,320 Are we still in a dangerous situation? 253 00:08:33,320 --> 00:08:35,760 Absolutely, even if Milton weakens, 254 00:08:35,760 --> 00:08:38,040 and hey, it's possible, the storm surge, 255 00:08:38,040 --> 00:08:40,120 the wind, the rain, all of that together, 256 00:08:40,120 --> 00:08:42,080 it can still be devastating. 257 00:08:42,080 --> 00:08:44,080 So my advice, it doesn't change. 258 00:08:44,080 --> 00:08:46,720 Stay informed, keep an eye on the news, 259 00:08:46,720 --> 00:08:48,040 listen to your local officials, 260 00:08:48,040 --> 00:08:50,280 and whatever you do, heed those warnings. 261 00:08:50,280 --> 00:08:52,880 I don't care if it's a category one or a category five, 262 00:08:52,880 --> 00:08:54,920 those warnings are there for a reason. 263 00:08:54,920 --> 00:08:57,000 Yeah, don't get hung up on the category. 264 00:08:57,000 --> 00:08:59,160 Pay attention to the people who are, you know, 265 00:08:59,160 --> 00:09:00,120 the boots on the ground, 266 00:09:00,120 --> 00:09:02,520 the ones who are looking out for everybody's safety. 267 00:09:02,520 --> 00:09:05,080 They're gonna have the most up-to-date information. 268 00:09:05,080 --> 00:09:06,840 Now, if our listeners want to find 269 00:09:06,840 --> 00:09:08,920 that reliable information about Hurricane Milton, 270 00:09:08,920 --> 00:09:10,040 where should they go? 271 00:09:10,040 --> 00:09:11,400 The National Hurricane Center, 272 00:09:11,400 --> 00:09:13,000 that's your one-stop shop. 273 00:09:13,000 --> 00:09:15,400 They've got the latest forecasts, the tracking maps, 274 00:09:15,400 --> 00:09:17,600 any warnings, watches, all of it. 275 00:09:17,600 --> 00:09:20,680 And check it often, because like we've been saying, 276 00:09:20,680 --> 00:09:22,360 things can change quickly. 277 00:09:22,360 --> 00:09:24,720 This has been, I mean, this is a lot to digest. 278 00:09:24,720 --> 00:09:26,840 I'm guessing you're probably checking those forecasts 279 00:09:26,840 --> 00:09:28,040 right now as we speak. 280 00:09:28,040 --> 00:09:28,880 Right. 281 00:09:28,880 --> 00:09:29,720 But before we let you go, 282 00:09:29,720 --> 00:09:31,840 I want to leave you with one more thought. 283 00:09:31,840 --> 00:09:33,280 And it's something that always strikes me 284 00:09:33,280 --> 00:09:35,080 in situations like this. 285 00:09:35,080 --> 00:09:36,800 We've been talking about the science, 286 00:09:36,800 --> 00:09:39,320 the data, the preparations, all of that's important, 287 00:09:39,320 --> 00:09:41,960 but there's also the human element here, right? 288 00:09:41,960 --> 00:09:43,800 The power of community. 289 00:09:43,800 --> 00:09:48,480 Even if we're not right there in Florida, in Milton's path, 290 00:09:48,480 --> 00:09:50,600 you can still make a difference. 291 00:09:50,600 --> 00:09:52,120 Reach out to your friends, your family, 292 00:09:52,120 --> 00:09:53,120 who are down there. 293 00:09:53,120 --> 00:09:54,560 Let them know you're thinking about them, 294 00:09:54,560 --> 00:09:56,320 remind them to be safe. 295 00:09:56,320 --> 00:09:59,000 Sometimes that little bit of support, it goes a long way. 296 00:09:59,000 --> 00:09:59,840 Absolutely. 297 00:09:59,840 --> 00:10:02,320 A quick check-in, a reminder to be prepared and offered 298 00:10:02,320 --> 00:10:04,520 to help, it can make all the difference in the world. 299 00:10:04,520 --> 00:10:06,160 Stay safe out there, everyone. 300 00:10:06,160 --> 00:10:08,160 And remember, stay informed, 301 00:10:08,160 --> 00:10:10,800 stay prepared, and look out for each other. 302 00:10:10,800 --> 00:10:39,800 That's how we get through these things together.