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Train became lifeline for Moore Haven residents during devastating 1926 hurricane
MOORE HAVEN, Fla. (WINK) — One hundred years ago, the 1926 hurricane devastated the community of Moore Haven. In the 1920s, air travel was primitive, the interstate was just beginning and having a train come to your town was huge. Moore Haven got the rail line in 1921. "It'll...
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Ferocious Hurricane Devastated Miami 100 Years Ago Today
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Drought improves for the Gulf Coast; See this week's updated map
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Gulf Coast saw major improvements with this week's drought monitor update. Many included communities, including Babcock Ranch and Fort Myers, have eliminated drought. While several communities near I-75 are drought-free, most of the Gulf Coast is still running abnormally dry. The areas that still...
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Gulf Coast still sees major rainfall deficit one month from the end of rainy season
FORT MYERS, Fla. — There is one month left of rainy season in Southwest Florida. And we are running behind on rainfall. As of Sept. 15, we have seen 30.60 inches of rain this year in Fort Myers. That puts us almost a foot behind the benchmark for this time of year. There is a significant rainfall deficit in Naples, as well. Naples is over seven inches behind in 2026.
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Turning breezy Wednesday with scattered rain for the Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Despite a calm start, conditions will turn breezy throughout the Gulf Coast Wednesday with gusts as high as 20 to 25 mph. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says scattered rain will target coastal communities Wednesday afternoon. While the coverage won't be as high as yesterday, hit or miss downpours will filter through the region until sunset.
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Senior Friendship Centers shares hurricane preparedness tips for older adults
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Southwest Florida has seen a relatively quiet hurricane season so far, but Senior Friendship Centers is reminding older adults and their families that it only takes one storm to make preparation critical. Erin McLeod, president and CEO of Senior Friendship Centers, joined ABC7 to discuss why...
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Matlacha woman stuck with Hurricane Ian dock debris 4 years later
MATLACHA, Fla. (WINK) — A woman's home in Matlacha still has someone else's dock stuck in the canal behind her house four years after Hurricane Ian, and she says it's dangerous. Leah Gregg came to WINK Listens to tell us about the problem that hasn't been resolved since the...
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Evening storms Tuesday; Turning breezy tomorrow
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Gulf Coast will stay dry for the Tuesday morning commute but an east wind will drive storms near the coast this evening. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says storms will bring the threat for heavy rain and lightning at times. Ahead of the rain, it will be another warm afternoon in the low 90s. After sunset, storms will weaken as low fall into the mid-70s.
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Breezy with isolated showers Wednesday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Showers and storms will linger until they finally fizzle out overnight. That's as temperatures drop to the 70s. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says the Gulf Coast will turn breezy with more rounds of afternoon storms on Wednesday. Wind gusts will be as high as 20 to 25 mph by Wednesday evening. Be prepared for some afternoon showers. Rain coverage will be lower Wednesday, but many communities could still see showers.
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Area of disturbed weather being watched east of Bermuda
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Gulf Coast News Hurricane Tracking team is tracking an area of lower pressure in the atmosphere over the central Atlantic Ocean for potential of tropical development in the next week. The area of disturbed weather does not pose a threat to the Gulf Coast...
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Florida's North Port brings back shade lost from Hurricane Ian with 85 newly planted trees
North Port, Florida, replanted 85 canopy trees along Sumter Boulevard to restore shade lost after Hurricane Ian in 2022. North Port, Florida, is bringing back a familiar source of relief along one of its busiest corridors: shade. The city has completed a Sumter Boulevard replanting project that added 85 canopy...
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Monday forecast sees more storms for the Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. — It was a stormy weekend for the Gulf Coast, and that stormy weather pattern will linger as we kick off the new work week today. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast calls for a dry and sunny morning giving way to scattered to widespread afternoon and evening downpours and storms. The first storms of the day will develop close to the coast right around lunchtime, with off-and-on downpours and heavy storms washing through in waves through the afternoon and evening. While severe storms are not expected, a few will be strong with frequent lightning and torrential rain. Slower-moving storms will produce locally heavy rain, which could lead to spotty flooding issues.
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Additional thunderstorms expected on Sunday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Additional storms are in store for your Sunday as rain chances stay elevated. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast calls for most of the rain to fall this afternoon and evening; however, some communities along the coast will see some morning showers and storms.
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Gusty winds, frequent lightning and a minor flood risk Saturday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Saturday is shaping up to be another stormy day along the Gulf Coast. While the morning will start off dry, rain chances are expected to climb again this afternoon. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast calls for storms to develop in the early afternoon...