Sanibel spokesperson speaks on plans for Milton recovery effortsCharlotte County EOC in full swing to respond to Hurricane Milton
SANIBEL Sanibel spokesperson speaks on plans for Milton recovery efforts Eric Jackson, the Public Information Officer for Sanibel, said the first point of order is finding out wether residents are able make their way back home safely.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County EOC in full swing to respond to Hurricane Milton WINK News reporter Annalise Iraola went to the Charlotte County EOC and spoke with Public Information Officer Todd Dunn about what’s happening within the EOC as Milton impacts Southwest Florida.
Important numbers and links as Milton approaches SWFL general area As Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida coast, here are resources in the state, county and city level.
Hurricane Milton Cat 2 strength, heavy impacts expected in SWFL The Weather Authority is continuing to track Hurricane Milton, which continues to be a major hurricane even as it was downgraded slightly.
Biden holds press conference on Hurricane Milton President Joe Biden held a press conference on Hurricane Milton on Wednesday evening.
SOUTH FORT MYERS The Villas in Fort Myers sees damage due to Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton made its way to Florida, residents in the Villas in South Fort Myers went through a possible tornado around 12 p.m. on Wednesday.
27 preliminary reports of tornadoes in Florida caused by Milton You may have seen videos and pictures of tornadoes due to Hurricane Milton and the damage they have caused in Southwest Florida.
Tracking Milton: Power outages across SWFL The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area due to the effects of Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis holds news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
NORTH FORT MYERS Potential tornado touchdown in North Fort Myers Neighbors said there was a lot of damage. Residents surveyed the aftermath on their vehicles.
Roadways affected by Milton As Southwest Florida feels the effects of Hurricane Milton, roads are being affected.
What’s open and closed for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gains momentum toward the west coast of Florida, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
WINK NEWS Images of how Milton is impacting Southwest Florida Just shy of two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Southwest Florida residents are once again facing life-threatening storm conditions by Hurricane Milton.
WINK NEWS List of shelters in SWFL ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches, shelters are opening across Southwest Florida to provide safety and refuge for residents.
NAPLES Mandatory curfews begins across Southwest Florida Mandatory driving curfews are being implemented starting Wednesday afternoon ahead of Hurricane Milton in Southwest Florida.
SANIBEL Sanibel spokesperson speaks on plans for Milton recovery efforts Eric Jackson, the Public Information Officer for Sanibel, said the first point of order is finding out wether residents are able make their way back home safely.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County EOC in full swing to respond to Hurricane Milton WINK News reporter Annalise Iraola went to the Charlotte County EOC and spoke with Public Information Officer Todd Dunn about what’s happening within the EOC as Milton impacts Southwest Florida.
Important numbers and links as Milton approaches SWFL general area As Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida coast, here are resources in the state, county and city level.
Hurricane Milton Cat 2 strength, heavy impacts expected in SWFL The Weather Authority is continuing to track Hurricane Milton, which continues to be a major hurricane even as it was downgraded slightly.
Biden holds press conference on Hurricane Milton President Joe Biden held a press conference on Hurricane Milton on Wednesday evening.
SOUTH FORT MYERS The Villas in Fort Myers sees damage due to Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton made its way to Florida, residents in the Villas in South Fort Myers went through a possible tornado around 12 p.m. on Wednesday.
27 preliminary reports of tornadoes in Florida caused by Milton You may have seen videos and pictures of tornadoes due to Hurricane Milton and the damage they have caused in Southwest Florida.
Tracking Milton: Power outages across SWFL The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area due to the effects of Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis holds news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
NORTH FORT MYERS Potential tornado touchdown in North Fort Myers Neighbors said there was a lot of damage. Residents surveyed the aftermath on their vehicles.
Roadways affected by Milton As Southwest Florida feels the effects of Hurricane Milton, roads are being affected.
What’s open and closed for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gains momentum toward the west coast of Florida, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
WINK NEWS Images of how Milton is impacting Southwest Florida Just shy of two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Southwest Florida residents are once again facing life-threatening storm conditions by Hurricane Milton.
WINK NEWS List of shelters in SWFL ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches, shelters are opening across Southwest Florida to provide safety and refuge for residents.
NAPLES Mandatory curfews begins across Southwest Florida Mandatory driving curfews are being implemented starting Wednesday afternoon ahead of Hurricane Milton in Southwest Florida.
Credit: The Weather Authority The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain and storms arriving inland before moving towards the coast. The Weather Authority Meteorologist Zach Maloch said, “Tuesday will be a hot day; however, the peak temperatures will be slightly lower due to increased cloud coverage and more moisture in the air. Isolated storms will begin to occur along the coast starting this afternoon.” Tuesday While we are starting dry, we’ll see multiple rounds of rain and storms this Tuesday. Isolated rain and storms will develop along the coast in the early afternoon, with scattered rain and storms arriving inland through the afternoon and along the coast again by the evening. Highs will be cooler and in the lower to mid-90s. Wednesday It’s mainly dry with some patchy fog, possibly Wednesday morning. Scattered rain and storms will push through the area for the afternoon and continue through the evening. Highs will be in the lower 90s with “feels like” temperatures ranging from 102 – 107°. Thursday We could see a few showers possible along the coast or just offshore for Thursday morning. Afternoon rain and storms will once again develop and impact most of Southwest Florida through the afternoon and evening. Highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Tropics Update The Weather Authority is watching the tropics closely. Tropical Storm Francine has developed into a Category 1 hurricane. Francine is forecasted to strengthen into a Category 2 Hurricane before making landfall along the central Louisiana coastline Wednesday afternoon/early evening. Tropical storm watches and warnings are in effect for portions of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge for portions of the Upper Texas and Louisiana coastlines where a storm surge warning is in effect. On Wednesday, damaging and life-threatening hurricane-force winds are expected in portions of southern Louisiana, where a hurricane warning is in effect. Francine is expected to bring heavy rainfall and the risk of considerable flash flooding for much of Louisiana and Mississippi through Thursday. An area of low pressure designated as AL92 is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the central tropical Atlantic. Environmental conditions appear generally conducive to development during the next few days when some development of this system is possible. Right now, this system looks to be weak and not a concern. Over the next seven days, there is a 40% chance of further development. A trough of low pressure located several hundred miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands is producing a broad area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. This trough is expected to interact with an approaching tropical wave in a couple of days. After that, environmental conditions appear favorable for a gradual development of this system, and a tropical depression could form later this week while the system moves west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph. The Weather Authority is watching this area closely as it looks to become Tropical Storm Gordon this weekend as it moves through the Central Atlantic. Over the next seven days, there is a 70% chance of further development.