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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe National Weather Service is issuing the Flood Watch because of excessive rainfall impacting the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The heavy rainfall could lead too excessive runoff which in turn could cause rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying areas to flood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to the rainfall, wind speeds are expected to pick up to 10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Tuesday is expected to bear the most rainfall this week, the total rainfall forecasted for the remainder of the week is about 7 to 12 inches, with isolated spots possibly seeing upwards of 12 to 20 inches by Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pulsing heavy rain and storms across Southwest Florida will continue throughout Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because of the rain and greater cloud cover, highs fall below average in the mid-80s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A flood watch is active for Glades, Hendry, and Collier County until Wednesday evening; however, Southwest Florida, especially urban areas, will likely experience some flooding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday will be the second wettest day of the week with very similar conditions to Tuesday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Highs will only reach the mid-and upper 80s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scattered storms and mostly cloudy skies are expected to continue across Southwest Florida, and highs remain below average in the mid and upper 80s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Fort Myers, the rainfall has created some concerns as the Caloosahatchee Bridge has been closed due to the pedestrian crosswalk project conducted by the Florida Department of Transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, work was seen continuing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traffic is expected to increase due to the rainfall, so motorists are advised to leave earlier for their morning commutes to adjust for the increased road time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Cape Coral, many areas are prone to flooding as the morning rainfall has already caused some ponding on the roadways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Motorists must be cautious while traversing the roadways. It is advised not to drive through flooded spots, as this can damage your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The heavy rainfall has created mayhem for LCEC customers, as outages were reported.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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