It’s technically a hurricane, but barely. New updates show that Tropical Storm Nicole is now Hurricane Nicole. Winds at the 11p.m. update are around 75 MPH which are expected to die down as the storm makes landfall. Tampa weather guru Dennis Phillips has reported all night that he is not worried. Tampa residents can expect some fallen tree branches, maybe some patio screen damage, but no major destruction. The worst of the storm is expected to hit around 7am in the Tampa Bay area. If you can, avoid driving tomorrow morning.

• In Dennis We Trust

  10pm Hurricane Nicole Update: New track is out and it really looks about the same. No changes to track or intensity. Look for a squally morning for the Bay Area with sustained winds of 45 mph and gusts to 60 in some areas. The latest after the CMA's. pic.twitter.com/hJMcM7nhur

  — Denis Phillips (@DenisPhillipsWx) November 10, 2022

  Tropical Storm Warnings remain in effect for the entire area overnight and Thursday. Heaviest winds will be between midnight and early afternoon on Thursday. If possible, just stay put on Thursday. It's gonna be a pretty nasty day. DPL tonight at 7:30. pic.twitter.com/cgTrbDa848

  — Denis Phillips (@DenisPhillipsWx) November 10, 2022

  Nicole is now a hurricane. Hurricane Hunters found winds of 75 mph. This changes NOTHING. The storm is 5 mph stronger than it was before. Don't freak out with all the alerts telling you this is a hurricane. No changes to our thinking. We're on LIVE right now on ABC Action News. pic.twitter.com/T0YI2wIu3o

  — Denis Phillips (@DenisPhillipsWx) November 9, 2022

• Official Word From The NHC

  Here is the 11 PM EST Wed, Nov 9 Hurricane #Nicole hourly update. These updates will continue as long as the center is easily trackable by land-based radar. https://t.co/tW4KeGe9uJ pic.twitter.com/71KH09vhry

  — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) November 10, 2022

• TPA Is Open, But Check Your Flights

  TROPICAL STORM NICOLE UPDATE: TPA PLANS TO REMAIN OPEN ✅
  
  ⛈️: We anticipate no significant impacts from the storm
  
  ✈️: Please check with your airline for flight updates pic.twitter.com/M1yKoAArXA

  — Tampa International Airport ✈️ (@FlyTPA) November 9, 2022

• Busch Gardens Will Be Closed

  UPDATE: Busch Gardens will be closed Thursday, November 10. For additional details, please visit: https://t.co/7AANDx2pHl pic.twitter.com/bqVMF0jCJ7

  — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (@BuschGardens) November 9, 2022

• Disney Planning To Open At Noon!

  Walt Disney World Resort Update on Hurricane Nicole - For the latest information, visit: https://t.co/9Z6IFb5tiK pic.twitter.com/aFLSzuryWV

  — Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) November 10, 2022

• Looks Like Landfall Is Near Port St. Lucie

  https://twitter.com/JenCarfagno/status/1590559598435774464

• However, On The Other Coast

  Hurricane Nicole coming at #DaytonaBeach #Nicole #HurricaneNicole #Florida #warning #HurricaneNicole #hurricane #US pic.twitter.com/gVkWPsZZm9

  — News Update (@ChaudharyParvez) November 10, 2022

• Tampa Can Look Forward To Some Fall Weather

  Talk about a weather pattern change!! Once we get #Nicole out of the way, cold air will pour south out of Canada. I don't ever recall the entire Lower 48 in blue for below normal temps in the 6 to 10 day outlook. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/T5K88bxeJe

  — Paul Dellegatto⚡️FOX (@PaulFox13) November 8, 2022

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