A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected
somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours
A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening
inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline,
somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours
- LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Fort Myers
- Lehigh Acres
- WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tropical storm force winds remain
possible - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 50 mph
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 74
to 110 mph - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for life-threatening wind of equivalent CAT 1 or
2 hurricane force. - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be
rigorously underway. Prepare for considerable wind damage. - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind
becomes hazardous. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive
- Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some
having window, door, and garage door failures leading to
structural damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some
destroyed. Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles.
Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks. - Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over. - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within
urban or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways,
and access routes impassable. - Large areas with power and communications outages.
- STORM SURGE
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible
- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 7-10 feet
above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: Tuesday evening until Thursday evening
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
surge flooding greater than 9 feet above ground - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for extreme life-threatening storm surge
flooding greater than 9 feet above ground. - PREPARE: Evacuation efforts should soon be brought to
completion before driving conditions become unsafe. - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for
your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or
needlessly risk lives. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic
- Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding
greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural
damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly
compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may
be uninhabitable for an extended period. - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or
severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may
become stressed. - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.
- Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many
lifted onshore and stranded. - FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 3-6 inches, with locally
higher amounts - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for
moderate flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues
are possible. - PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area
vulnerable to flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take
action may result in serious injury or loss of life. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant
- Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations
and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with
swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,
especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams,
creeks, canals, and ditches overflow. - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken
foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas
of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and
poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on
moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.
Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge
closures. - TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few
tornadoes - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a
few tornadoes. - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to
tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before
hazardous weather arrives. - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter
quickly. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the
execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with
power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,
chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or
overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,
shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown
off roads, and boats pulled from moorings. - FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- https://www.weather