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Hurricane Michael
Tropical Storm Michael formed in the Western Caribbean and has already grown to a Hurricane. It is further predicted to be a major hurricane by midweek. Florida Gov. Rick Scott issued a state of emergency for 26 counties in the Florida Panhandle and the Big Bend area. The declaration will free up resources for storm preparation.
The Category 4 hurricane, which has maximum sustained wind speeds of 145 miles per hour, forced Norwegian Cruise Line to modify Norwegian Getaway's itinerary and Carnival Cruise Line to modify the itineraries of Carnival Triumph, Carnival Glory, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Victory, Carnival Miracle and Carnival Paradise. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.
| Hurricane Michael |
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| WIND: | near 150 MPH...240 KM/H |
| WATCHES/ WARNINGS: | A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for... * Okaloosa/Walton County Line Florida to Anclote River Florida A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for... * Anclote River Florida to Anna Maria Island Florida, including Tampa Bay * Ocracoke Inlet North Carolina to Duck North Carolina A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * Alabama/Florida border to Suwannee River Florida A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Suwanee River Florida to Chassahowitzka Florida * North of Fernandina Beach Florida to Duck North Carolina * Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds |
Key Messages:
- Life-threatening storm surge is occurring along portions of the Florida Panhandle, Big Bend, and Nature Coast. The worst storm surge is expected later today and tonight between Tyndall Air Force Base and Keaton Beach, where 9 to 14 feet of inundation is possible.
- Michael will produce potentially catastrophic wind damage where the core of the hurricane moves onshore later today in the Florida Panhandle, with the highest risk between Apalachicola and Panama City.
- Life-threatening hurricane-force winds will occur well inland across portions of the Florida Panhandle, southeast Alabama, and southwestern Georgia as the core of the hurricane moves inland later today and this evening.
- Heavy rainfall from Michael could produce life-threatening flash flooding from the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend region into portions of Georgia, the Carolinas, and southeast Virginia.
- ropical storm conditions will affect portions of the southeast U.S. coast from northeast Florida through North Carolina, and tropical storm warnings are in effect for these areas.
- NHC issuing advisories for the Atlantic on Hurricane Leslie, Hurricane Michael and TS Nadine
- NHC issuing advisories for the Eastern Pacific on TS Sergio
- Local information on Michael: New Orleans/Baton Rouge, Mobile/Pensacola, Tallahassee, Tampa, Jacksonville,Birmingham, Atlanta, Charleston, Wilmington, Newport/Morehead City
- Audio podcasts regarding Michael now available
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Royal Caribbean Itinerary Updates
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We are monitoring Hurricane Michael to determine if any itineraries need to be modified.
For more frequent updates, please follow our meteorologist on Twitter @JamesVanFleet or visit the Royal Caribbean Facebook page
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DESTINATION
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| Majesty of the Seas | October 11 | Modified | 2 hour early departure |
Norwegian Getaway: The ship, which departed from Miami on October 7, will now call at Falmouth, Jamaica, in lieu of Roatan, Honduras, on October 9 and Grand Cayman in lieu of Costa Maya on October 10; it is expected to visit Cozumel on October 12, as scheduled.
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DESTINATION
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| Norwegian Getaway | October 7 | Modified | now visiting Falmouth, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel |
Carnival Cruise Line Travel Alerts (click for latest)
Our Fleet Operations Center in Miami has been actively monitoring Hurricane Michael in the Atlantic. As the safety of our guests and crew is our number one priority, we will continue to keep an eye on things and provide you with timely updates as more information becomes available.
SHIP
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DESTINATION
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| Carnival Triumph | October 8 | Modified | 5 day Caribbean - reversing ports |
| Carnival Glory | October 6 | Modified | 7 night Caribbean - replaced Grand Cayman with Sea Day |
| Carnival Freedom | October 8 | Modified | 7 night Caribbean - replaced Mahogany Bay with Sea Day; Cozumel Oct 9; Belize Oct 10 |
| Carnival Victory | October 8 | Modified | 4 night Caribbean - Sea Day Oct 9; Key West Oct 11; Unchanged Cozumel 10th |
| Carnival Miracle | October 7 | Modified | cancelled Cozumel call on Oct 9 |
| Carnival Paradise | October 8 | Modified | 5 day Caribbean - Cozumel Oct 10; Grand Cayman Oct 11 |
Hurricane Season Dates
Hurricane season in the Atlantic begins June 1st and ends November 30th. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season begins May 15th and also ends November 30th.
Make a Plan (FEMA)
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Hurricane Preparedness Week:
May 6-12, 2018
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