Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL

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WGUS82 KTBW 131811
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
211 PM EDT Thu Jun 13 2024

FLC071-132115-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lee FL-
211 PM EDT Thu Jun 13 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Florida, including the following
  county, Lee.

* WHEN...Until 515 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
  occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 211 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Lehigh Acres,
    Southwest Florida Airport, Three Oaks, San Carlos Park,
    Villas, Pine Manor, Buckingham, East Dunbar, Cypress Lake,
    McGregor, Lovers Key State Park, Harlem Heights, Olga, Iona,
    Charleston Park, Gateway and Estero.
  - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 2654 8195 2668 8184 2673 8172 2671 8157
      2642 8156 2642 8166 2632 8166 2632 8182
      2633 8182 2633 8186 2638 8188 2647 8198
      2649 8202 2652 8202


$$

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