Milton's rapid escalation from a tropical storm to a powerful hurricane in just 36 hours exemplifies the unpredictable nature of weather events in the Gulf of Mexico, with wind speeds leaping from 60 to 180 m.p.h. This notable intensity increase has marked Milton as one of the strongest storms ever recorded in that region. The event is projected to be referenced by meteorologists for many years, showing its long-lasting impact on hurricane assessments and prediction models.
Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center accurately predicted Milton's landfall location a mere four days before it occurred, which contrasts with the usual average error of 150 miles. However, they initially underestimated the storm's intensity, initially predicting a Category 2 hurricane, before realizing it was likely to be a much stronger Category 3 or higher, demonstrating the challenges meteorologists face while tracking intensifying storms.
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