Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: Cape Coral FL

Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
624 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-131030-
/O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0021.240612T1200Z-240613T1200Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
624 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee,
  Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
320 PM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

FLZ056-061-155-160-162-165-255-260-262-265-140000-
/O.CON.KTBW.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-240614T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hardee-DeSoto-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-
Coastal Lee-Inland Manatee-Inland Sarasota-Inland Charlotte-
Inland Lee-
Including the cities of Anna Maria Island, Parrish, Wauchula,
Venice, Captiva, Lakewood Ranch, Arcadia, Bradenton, Zolfo
Springs, Myakka City, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, North
Port, Lehigh Acres, Englewood, Cape Coral, Sanibel, Babcock
Ranch, Bowling Green, and Punta Gorda
320 PM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida, including
  the following areas, in southwest Florida, Coastal Charlotte,
  Coastal Lee, Inland Charlotte and Inland Lee. In west central
  Florida, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, DeSoto, Hardee, Inland
  Manatee and Inland Sarasota.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains
  and ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

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TBW