- The storm is currently centered over Central Florida as strong winds, dangerous storm surge and waves and heavy rains continue to batter a large area of the Sunshine State.
- Nicole now has maximum sustained winds of 60 mph, with its center about 55 miles east of Tampa.
- Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 450 miles from the center, especially to the north. Daytona Beach, Florida, recently reported sustained winds of 49 mph with a wind gust of 70 mph.
