all models compared. note some models switch to gfs past a certain date. gfs tries to model perfect circular storms as it's usually a more worst case scenario, but gulf storms are rarely nice and circular. milton is currently a blob. gfs is the worst case for most models. there's a good chance the wind is just not really an issue here if you live a few miles inland.  pic related is the clearwater barrier islands again, which as you can see, is just not that bad on any of these models. highest gust was 95mph but the sustained wind speed is the real problem and over land it barely shows cat 1 (> 74 mph)
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