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Hurricane Milton's Track Wobbles, Tampa Bay Area At Risk

Contractors with the City of New Port Richey help clean debris left by Hurricane Helene in preparation for Hurricane Milton on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in New Port Richey, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

As Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida coast, forecasters are urging residents to remain vigilant and prepare for possible last-minute shifts in the storm's track. These sudden changes, known as 'wobbles,' can have significant impacts on the areas at risk.

Factors such as interaction with land and atmospheric conditions can cause a hurricane to deviate from its projected path unexpectedly. The National Hurricane Center has highlighted the uncertainty in predicting the exact landfall location, with track forecasts potentially off by an average of 60 to 70 nautical miles.

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