TS Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW Gulf, heading eastNHC has bumped up Milton’s peak intensity forecast to 120mph
TS Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW Gulf, heading east Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, and it is predicted it to reach hurricane status in less than 24 hours.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY NHC has bumped up Milton’s peak intensity forecast to 120mph The Weather Authority is tracking Tropical Storm Milton, the latest named storm which will lead to a week of heavy rain for southwest Florida beginning Sunday.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents loading up on sandbags ahead of Milton With Tropical Storm Milton developing in the tropics and heavy rain expected Sunday, people in Charlotte County are getting prepared by loading up their cars with sandbags.
NORTH FORT MYERS Debris from Helene has neighbors worrying about Milton While many are still trying to pick up the pieces left from Hurricane Helene, residents in North Fort Myers still have a lot of leftover debris piling up.
Free sandbag locations available ahead of this weekend’s heavy rainfall The Weather Authority has been tracking a potential rainmaker that will impact our area from Sunday through Wednesday.
FEMA urging Florida residents to prepare for Milton FEMA is monitoring Milton which is set to become a Category 3 Hurricane as it makes landfall in Florida on Wednesday.
DeSantis declares state of emergency in 35 Florida counties ahead of Milton In an X post on Saturday evening, Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in 35 Florida counties ahead of Milton.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents preparing for Tropical Storm Milton Another tropical system is taking aim at Florida. The devastation from Helene is still fresh on the minds of Sanibel residents, and they aren’t wasting time preparing.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County opens resource center for those affected by Helene Charlotte County has opened a multi-agency resource center at the Port Charlotte Town Center to help those affected by Helene.
High-speed chase leads to PIT maneuver in Lee County A high-speed pursuit between a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and a vehicle ended in a PIT maneuver in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Farmer Mike’s 10th Annual Fall Festival kicks off in Lee County Saturday marks the start of the 10th Annual Fall Festival at Farmer Mike’s in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.
The Weather Authority answers your questions about storm surge Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tide.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 7 Week seven was action packed for high school football teams all over southwest Florida. WINK News has the highlights and scores.
Baby girl born during Hurricane Helene A stork managed to fly through Hurricane Helen’s strong winds. Baby Addison Grace Hayes was born during the storm’s peak at Health Park Medical Center in Lee County.
SOUTHWEST FLOIRDA Southwest Florida prepares for approaching storms The southwest Florida community took on a lot of water during Hurricane Helene, and the approaching rainmaker this weekend is concerning for many living in flood-prone areas.
TS Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW Gulf, heading east Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, and it is predicted it to reach hurricane status in less than 24 hours.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY NHC has bumped up Milton’s peak intensity forecast to 120mph The Weather Authority is tracking Tropical Storm Milton, the latest named storm which will lead to a week of heavy rain for southwest Florida beginning Sunday.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents loading up on sandbags ahead of Milton With Tropical Storm Milton developing in the tropics and heavy rain expected Sunday, people in Charlotte County are getting prepared by loading up their cars with sandbags.
NORTH FORT MYERS Debris from Helene has neighbors worrying about Milton While many are still trying to pick up the pieces left from Hurricane Helene, residents in North Fort Myers still have a lot of leftover debris piling up.
Free sandbag locations available ahead of this weekend’s heavy rainfall The Weather Authority has been tracking a potential rainmaker that will impact our area from Sunday through Wednesday.
FEMA urging Florida residents to prepare for Milton FEMA is monitoring Milton which is set to become a Category 3 Hurricane as it makes landfall in Florida on Wednesday.
DeSantis declares state of emergency in 35 Florida counties ahead of Milton In an X post on Saturday evening, Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in 35 Florida counties ahead of Milton.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents preparing for Tropical Storm Milton Another tropical system is taking aim at Florida. The devastation from Helene is still fresh on the minds of Sanibel residents, and they aren’t wasting time preparing.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County opens resource center for those affected by Helene Charlotte County has opened a multi-agency resource center at the Port Charlotte Town Center to help those affected by Helene.
High-speed chase leads to PIT maneuver in Lee County A high-speed pursuit between a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and a vehicle ended in a PIT maneuver in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Farmer Mike’s 10th Annual Fall Festival kicks off in Lee County Saturday marks the start of the 10th Annual Fall Festival at Farmer Mike’s in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.
The Weather Authority answers your questions about storm surge Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tide.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 7 Week seven was action packed for high school football teams all over southwest Florida. WINK News has the highlights and scores.
Baby girl born during Hurricane Helene A stork managed to fly through Hurricane Helen’s strong winds. Baby Addison Grace Hayes was born during the storm’s peak at Health Park Medical Center in Lee County.
SOUTHWEST FLOIRDA Southwest Florida prepares for approaching storms The southwest Florida community took on a lot of water during Hurricane Helene, and the approaching rainmaker this weekend is concerning for many living in flood-prone areas.
The Weather Authority is tracking isolated showers throughout Monday with high temperatures impacting Southwest Florida. The Weather Authority Meteorologist Zach Maloch said, “For the afternoon expect some isolated storms inland along with a very hot day with warm and mainly dry conditions in the forecast.” Monday Plan on another hot day for your Monday plans as highs soar into the lower to mid 90s. A heat advisory will be in effect through 6 p.m. for all Southwest Florida communities as “feels like” temperatures will range from 105 – 110°. Isolated storms we see develop along the coast on Monday will move inland this afternoon. Expect dry conditions along the coast for your evening commute. Tuesday A few showers will be possible along the coast for your morning plans. Temperatures will remain quite hot with highs in the lower to mid 90s. “Feels like” temperatures will range from 102 – 107°. Isolated rain and storms will move inland through Tuesday. Wednesday Warm and humid conditions will be with us for Wednesday morning. Our drier pattern continues with isolated showers and storms possible through the day. Highs will be a touch cooler and in the lower 90s with “feels like” temperatures ranging from 98 – 103°.