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90-degree heat and storms return again Thursday before fall finally arrives
Just when you thought it was over, summer decided it would sit up quietly behind us just like the killer in your favorite Halloween film. Today we saw another round of 90 degree high's across town, and thunderstorms made their fateful return! Tomorrow, anticipate much of the same. We'll see development of these showers and storms right around the classic afternoon time frame, 2pm.
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Cape Coral group seeks donations for Hurricane Isaias relief
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The American Legion Post 90 in Cape Coral is collecting essential supplies for residents impacted by Hurricane Isaias, including safe drinking water, cleaning products, and nonperishable food. The American Legion is the nation’s largest veterans service organization, advocating for veterans, service members, and military families...
The News-Press
Naples, Fort Myers on verge of drought, daily rains should end this week
It's time for a few days of dry air followed by blanketing humidity, then maybe a slight cool-down before a warming trend. Welcome to fall in Southwest Florida, where miserable summertime subtropical conditions begin to give way to the paradise-like conditions that keep most of us in the Naples-Fort Myers area. "This is what happens in October," said Nicole Carlisle, a National Weather Service meteorologist. "You get a front and a couple of days of dry air with less humidity and then we go back to the rainy season for a little bit and we're not quite there yet." So, it's not quite hot-cold, hot-cold. More like hot, kind of hot, hot, a little less hot. "We've had a couple of dry days and that will go through (Wednesday)," Carlisle said. "Starting Thursday, we do get some moisture return, and we go back to seeing daily storms, especially for the southern part of the region. And that pattern goes into next week." This part of Florida has two dominant weather patterns throughout the year. Basically, it's dry from November through May, and it rains June through October. The swing between the two can be dramatic. Some areas of the state
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One more dry day before rain and storms return to the Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Pleasant weather continues Wednesday all across the Gulf Coast. We'll start the day with a pleasant morning. Under mainly clear skies, early morning temperatures will settle into the lower 70s for most spots, with a few inland locations briefly dipping into the upper 60s. Those numbers will climb quickly as we head into the afternoon, with highs reaching the upper 80s and low 90s. Expect plenty of sunshine all day long, with no rain expected.
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Development odds drop to zero for Atlantic area of interest
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Gulf Coast Hurricane Tracking Team is monitoring disorganized storms in the far eastern Atlantic for tropical development. As of 8 a.m. Tuesday, development is not expected for this area of interest. Regardless of development, the disturbance is expected to bring heavy rain to the...
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Sanibel shellers scoring big finds after Hurricane Isaias stirs the Gulf
SANIBEL, Fla. (WINK) — Hurricane Isaias stirred up the Gulf, and now shellers on Sanibel are finding remarkable treasures washing up on the beach. On Sanibel Island, the best treasures aren't buried — they're washing right up on shore. Susan Blaisdell wasn't about to miss out. "This morning...
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Dumpster swept away by Hurricane Ian now sits in bay near Captiva after failed rescue attempt
CAPTIVA, Fla. — Steve Salvia, a boater with three decades of experience, said encountering the dumpster was a first for him. “[I’m] used to... following channel markers. Instead, I ran into a dumpster out there,” Salvia said. He added, “I’ve dodged sunken sailboats and some port-a-potties in...
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Rough seas from Hurricane Isaias postpone Englewood Beach race day one
PENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WINK) — Day one of the long-awaited Englewood Beach Waterfest races was canceled as Hurricane Isaias continued to impact the area. Racers were ready to go, but Mother Nature had other plans. The Coast Guard made the final call to cancel the offshore powerboat races, keeping everyone's safety in mind.
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Hurricane Isaias causes flooding on Manasota Key, impacting homes and roads
MANASOTA KEY, Fla. — Hurricane Isaias, despite being more than 300 miles away, caused significant flooding on Manasota Key on Friday, as high surf and high tides combined to create hazardous conditions for residents and drivers. Waves crashed onto the shore, making driving dangerous and flooding streets. Debbie Whiting,...
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Punta Gorda business owner reflects on Hurricane Milton’s devastation two years later
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton brought severe flooding to downtown Punta Gorda two years ago, with storm surge waters rising up to three feet and causing significant damage to local businesses. Lee Richardson, owner of Leroy’s Southern Kitchen & Bar, said the flooding hit his restaurant hard, coming...
Mysuncoast.com
Heavy rain brings standing water to North Port roads
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - Heavy rain caused standing water on some roads in low-lying areas of North Port, city officials said. The City of North Port said 3.5 to 5 inches of rain fell across the city in just more than 24 hours. Officials said that volume of water will take time to move through the stormwater system.
Naples Daily News
Epic flooding hits SW FL city, more than doubling rain totals for Oct. 7
Patty Huff saw the epic flooding conditions that swamped Naples on Oct. 7. She started her errands for the day in Everglades City, where she and her husband live. She drove to East Naples, and it was raining. She drove to Naples, and it was raining there as well. Then she drove to North Naples. Same thing. "I was in Naples the whole day, and I was in the huge deluge, and it was miserable," Huff said. "My husband was out fishing, and he said we didn't get anything here." So, an astronomical 4.8 inches of rain fell in Naples on a day when Everglades City was relatively dry. The rest of Collier and Lee counties also saw minimal rainfall. Parts of SW FL get record-setting rain, nearby gets nothing U.S. 41 near Goodlette Frank Road in Naples was underwater Wednesday around 12:30 p.m. Cars sloshed through with water splashing high above vehicles. The right lane of northbound Goodlette Frank also was flooded as the rain pounded continuously most of the day. "There were a lot of puddles, but I tried to stay in the center and it was amazing," Huff said. Oct. 7 rains were off the charts as