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Widespread storms Friday evening; Wet weekend for the Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Expect a dry start across the Gulf Coast, though widespread storms will once again favor coastal communities this evening. If you're heading out to events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11, be sure to stay hydrated as highs will reach the low 90s. High humidity will make it feel as hot as the triple digits ahead of the afternoon storms.
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Back to a dry start Wednesday; Widespread evening storms
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A return to an east wind Wednesday will finally shut down our morning rain chances. Despite a dry start, expect widespread storms near the coast by this evening. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says ahead of the storms, highs will remain seasonal in...
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Coastal storms Tuesday morning; Higher rain chances this week
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Give yourself extra time for the Tuesday morning commute as storms target many coastal communities. Heavy rain and lightning will be the biggest threats, primarily for areas west of I-75. Live Interactive Radar: Track conditions in real time with the Gulf Coast Live Radar. Your...
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Early coastal downpours Labor Day; Inland evening storms
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Storms will threaten Labor Day plans at times, but today won't be a washout. Downpours will begin early near the coast but by the late afternoon, scattered storms will build inland to areas east of I-75. Whether you're golfing or heading out to the beach, be sure to head indoors if you hear thunder.
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Summer 2026 was in the top five hottest on record on the Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The numbers are in, and we just sweated through one of our hottest summers on record on the Gulf Coast. In Fort Myers, we had our third-hottest summer on record, according to the National Weather Service. That follows 2023 and 1981 as the number two and number one spots respectively. Between June 1 and August 31, we had an average temperature of 84.7 degrees in 2026. On average, that number is 83.0 for the summer season.
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Sunday Evening Forecast
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Torrential Storms Flood Southwest Florida as Fort Myers and Bonita Springs Face Rising Waters Under Leftover Tropical Moisture From Dolly
FORT MYERS, FL — Heavy rounds of tropical downpours swept across Lee County and Collier County on Thursday, prompting a flood advisory that remains in effect until 11:30 for communities stretching from Port Charlotte and North Port down through Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Naples. Radar imagery captured intense red-core convective cells parked directly over the Fort Myers metro area, signaling rainfall rates capable of quickly overwhelming storm drains and low-lying roadways.
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Buckingham congregation stays together after lightning fire
BUCKINGHAM, Fla. (WINK) — Buckingham Presbyterian Church leaders say they plan to rebuild after a lightning-sparked fire destroyed the church Friday. The building had stood on the property since 1984. Despite the damage, church leaders say the congregation is staying put. “They’re very sad that it's happened, but they're...
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Scattered storms possible for Labor Day weekend
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Storms are possible each day this Labor Day weekend on the Gulf Coast, and Saturday has the best chance to see storms. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast calls for a little bit of coastal rain early on Saturday before more widespread rain develops in the afternoon and evening hours. Coverage will favor areas along and east of I-75 as the day progresses.
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September outlook: Above-average rainfall may lead to drought improvement
FORT MYERS, Fla. — As we move into September, signs are pointing to a step in the right direction when it comes to drought conditions on the Gulf Coast. According to the Climate Prediction Center, the month of September is looking to trend wetter than normal in terms of precipitation.
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Summer's last holiday weekend is here along with a 'band of moisture' for Fort Myers area
The summer's last big holiday weekend will be marked by lightning, thunderstorms and locally high winds as a band of moisture sits over the entire region for the next week. "Summer-like weather is continuing across the area with the current setup," said Austen Flannery, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Ruskin, the office that covers the Fort Myers-Sanibel area. "If anything, it's a little bit more of a westerly flow this weekend and that might mean the thunderstorms get started earlier in the day." Flannery said there is some flow coming from off the Gulf, which will likely dictate what time rains fall each day. "I'd anticipate those thunderstorms forming in early to late afternoon and gradually moving away as the evening comes," Flannery said. "The rain will be closer to noon than 4 or 5 o'clock." No hazardous weather is expected this weekend, but, as Flannery pointed out, lightning is always a risk with thunderstorms. "It's a classic late summer setup and we're seeing more moisture pulled up from the Caribbean as the remnants of Dolly passed by us," he said. "Every storm in Florida has the potential to produce lightning, and anytime you see a storm around you
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Coastal downpours Friday morning; Wet Labor Day weekend at times
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Off and on downpours will impact coastal communities throughout the Friday morning commute. By the late afternoon, scattered storms will track inland to areas east of I-75. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says that you can expect a wet Labor Day weekend at times. Similar to Friday, we'll see an early start to the rain each morning. Coastal areas will be most favored for morning downpours but by the evenings, most storms will track inland.
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Heavy rain on Wednesday floods streets in Fort Myers Shores, sparking drainage concerns
FORT MYERS SHORES, Fla. — Heavy rain on Wednesday in Fort Myers Shores caused streets to flood, leaving residents to deal with waterlogged yards and raising concerns about the community's drainage system. "Within a few days, most of this, unless it keeps raining every day, which has been lately,...
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Keep animals safe during record heat
The dog days of summer are here, and Patty Baker Humane Society Naples wants to remind pet owners to take extra care to protect their dogs and cats during the extreme heat. “As temperatures and humidity continue to climb, pet owners need to be especially aware of the risks the summer heat poses to their animals,” said Becca Morris, CEO of Patty Baker Humane Society Naples. “Understanding how heat affects animals and taking a few simple preventative steps can help avoid a medical emergency and ensure pets stay safe throughout the summer.”