SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton is approaching record intensity, with winds of 180 mph and a pressure around 95 millibars, making it the fifth strongest hurricane recorded in the Gulf of Mexico. The hurricane’s eye is contracting, indicating potential intensification. Hurricane Hunters are monitoring the storm as it gains strength in an area with little wind shear. Although weakening is expected as Milton heads toward Florida, the state should prepare for significant wind and storm surge impacts. As the storm moves northeast, it will face increased wind shear, likely leading to a decrease in intensity. South Mississippi remains unaffected positively.

Eric’s First Alert Forecast 6 p.m. Oct 7, 2024

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SUMMARY: This week‘s “Megan Monday” features 20-year-old Gavin Harwell, who recently completed the entire Appalachian Trail, spanning 2,190 miles from Georgia to Maine in 204 days. Gavin reflects on stunning moments such as Franconia Ridge in New Hampshire, a challenging yet rewarding climb. Initially a couch potato, he trained through Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) to achieve this milestone, encountering only chipmunks and squirrels throughout his journey. Despite the trail’s challenges, he gained confidence and 10 pounds, emphasizing the mental rewards. Only 20% of registered hikers finish the trail, making Gavin and his partner Kellen’s success even more remarkable.

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SUMMARY: This Monday morning, the Mississippi Power tropical outlook reveals two hurricanes, Leslie and Kirk, with Kirk upgraded to a major category three hurricane. Leslie and Kirk are unlikely to remain tropical systems for long; Kirk is expected to move toward Europe. Locally, conditions are warm and humid, but a cold front is approaching, promising a change to more pleasant weather throughout the week. Today‘s highs are in the upper 80s, but cooler, drier air will arrive tonight, leading to daytime temperatures in the 80s by the weekend, with mornings dipping into the upper 60s and possibly mid-50s inland.

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