SOUTHWEST, Fla. — You can find the latest forecast from the FOX 4 Weather Team here.
Important updates will be shared below.
Storm Surge Watch Issued for Coastal Collier County:
2-4' of Storm Surge Possible.
Lee County Emergency Management urges residents to take action to prepare as tropical activity increases
- Sign up for AlertLee, an emergency notification system that keeps you informed through phone, text, and/or email.
- Download the LeePrepares app from Google Play or the App Store
- Review your Evacuation Zone and Flood Zone. Review the All Hazards Guide.
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FWC urging boat owners to prepare and secure boats for severe weather
- Move your vessel if you can and protect it if you can’t
- If your vessel must stay in a marina berth, double all lines and rig cross-spring lines fore and aft, and attach lines high on pilings to allow for tidal rise or surge.
- If your vessel is at anchor, move to the most protected area possible and set out multiple anchors with at least a 10:1 scope, remove canvas coverings if possible, and remove or secure any sails.
- Remember to remove Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacons, life rings, life jackets and loose items from the boat and store them in a safe, indoor location
- Cover all lines to prevent chafing
- Charge batteries and make sure they can run automatic bilge pumps throughout the storm
- Do not stay onboard and do not venture out into rough conditions
- After the storm, report issues to the FWC
Sandbags in North Port
A self-serving sandbag station is now available for the North Port residents.
The station is located here:
Larry Thoennissen Athletic Fields behind the George Mullen Activity Center
1602 Kramer Way
Limit of 10 bags per car. Bring your own shovels.
State of Emergency Issued
Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a State of Emergency ahead of weather events anticipated in the State of Florida later this week. The Southwest Florida counties included are Charlotte, Lee and Collier.
The State of Emergency is in place for the following counties: Alachua, Bay, Bradford, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, Columbia, Dixie, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Monroe, Okaloosa, Pasco, Pinellas, Santa Rosa, Sarasota, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington counties.
