Winds from Hurricane Michael causing flooding along SWFL coast

Hurricane Michael causing flooding at Blind Pass on Sanibel. Courtesy: Jason Maughn.

Hurricane Michael is causing flooding on Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Tuesday afternoon.

High tide is expected around 2:15 p.m. in most areas, so waters could continue to rise for a short time.

Hurricane Michael is passing to the west of Lee County on a forecast track toward the Florida Panhandle with 120 mph sustained winds.

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WINK News reporter Oliver Redsten was live with flooding coverage on Fort Myers Beach:

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WINK News meteorologist Brooke Silverang was live on Sanibel where areas like Blind Pass experienced some flooding at high tide:

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— Channing Frampton (@Channing_TV) October 9, 2018

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— Channing Frampton (@Channing_TV) October 9, 2018

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— Channing Frampton (@Channing_TV) October 9, 2018

Most of the #Beach at #FortMyers beach is underwater today! #stormsurge #hurricane #Michael #Florida pic.twitter.com/xXAfesGIGL

— Channing Frampton (@Channing_TV) October 9, 2018

Water approaching Lee Co. seawall repaired after Irma. #stormsurge #hurricane #Michael #Florida pic.twitter.com/g1Dk4E1Vm7

— Channing Frampton (@Channing_TV) October 9, 2018

Salty Crab’s sandy seating area flooded today. #stormsurge #Florida #hurricane #Michael pic.twitter.com/s37ydXu4br

— Channing Frampton (@Channing_TV) October 9, 2018

Water inching closer and closer to The Cottage at #FortMyers #Beach #stormsurge #hurricane #Michael pic.twitter.com/RlDbWjwqbN

— Channing Frampton (@Channing_TV) October 9, 2018

The Mad Hatter is flooded near Blind Pass on #Sanibel Island thanks to #Hurricane #Michael #stormsurge pic.twitter.com/HO4i08eNn5

— Channing Frampton (@Channing_TV) October 9, 2018

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