As Hurricane Milton approaches, some areas that don't typically experience intense winds during a hurricane are bracing for impact. The storm is expected to bring unique wind patterns due to its interaction with a frontal boundary and transition to an extra-tropical system.
In a typical hurricane scenario, the most intense winds are found on the right front side of the storm relative to landfall, often referred to as the 'dirty side.' For Hurricane Milton, this would be the southeast side of the storm.
However, due to the storm's unique characteristics, the strongest winds may not necessarily be confined to the dirty side. Instead, the northern side of the storm, between the 9 and 3 o'clock positions on a clock face analogy, could experience some of the most severe winds.
The National Weather Service in Tampa has warned that hurricane-force winds to the north of the storm's center are likely to expand, posing a significant threat to areas along and north of the storm's track. These regions may not face the same storm surge risks but could be hit by destructive winds with gusts exceeding 100 mph in some areas.
Residents in these atypical wind impact zones are advised to take necessary precautions and stay informed about the evolving situation as Hurricane Milton approaches landfall.
