Hurricane Milton Cat 3 strength, heavy impacts expected in SWFLDeSantis to hold news conference in Tallahassee
Hurricane Milton Cat 3 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.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis to hold news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold 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.
Know when it’s time to shelter in place for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gets closer to Southwest Florida, first responders are doing their final sweeps of evacuation zones.
Tornado confirmed in Southwest Florida; Hurricane Milton maintains collision course with Florida’s Gulf Coast A confirmed tornado was caught on camera touching down in southern Florida on Wednesday just north of Alligator Alley in Collier County.
Radio stations available for Hurricane Milton updates Hurricane Milton is expected to devastate Florida as a Category 4 storm, and with that in mind, power outages are expected.
AT&T, Verizon among wireless companies waiving usage fees for Milton As Hurricane Milton moves closer to Southwest Florida, some wireless companies are announcing relief for Florida customers. So far, AT&T and Verizon have announced they are waiving some fees. WINK News will keep this article up to date as wireless companies announce their plans. AT&T AT&T has announced it will be waiving overage charges to […]
Lee County to provide updates on Hurricane Milton Lee County officials are set to provide updates regarding Hurricane Milton ahead of landfall.
How to get emergency help through satellite on your Google Pixel phone If you’re in an emergency situation without Wi-Fi or cellular service, you can try to connect with emergency services through satellite using your Google Pixel smartphone.
How to send emergency satellite messages on iPhone During Hurricane Milton, staying connected is top of mind, as internet and cellular coverage could be affected by the storm.
Hurricane Milton Cat 3 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.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis to hold news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold 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.
Know when it’s time to shelter in place for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gets closer to Southwest Florida, first responders are doing their final sweeps of evacuation zones.
Tornado confirmed in Southwest Florida; Hurricane Milton maintains collision course with Florida’s Gulf Coast A confirmed tornado was caught on camera touching down in southern Florida on Wednesday just north of Alligator Alley in Collier County.
Radio stations available for Hurricane Milton updates Hurricane Milton is expected to devastate Florida as a Category 4 storm, and with that in mind, power outages are expected.
AT&T, Verizon among wireless companies waiving usage fees for Milton As Hurricane Milton moves closer to Southwest Florida, some wireless companies are announcing relief for Florida customers. So far, AT&T and Verizon have announced they are waiving some fees. WINK News will keep this article up to date as wireless companies announce their plans. AT&T AT&T has announced it will be waiving overage charges to […]
Lee County to provide updates on Hurricane Milton Lee County officials are set to provide updates regarding Hurricane Milton ahead of landfall.
How to get emergency help through satellite on your Google Pixel phone If you’re in an emergency situation without Wi-Fi or cellular service, you can try to connect with emergency services through satellite using your Google Pixel smartphone.
How to send emergency satellite messages on iPhone During Hurricane Milton, staying connected is top of mind, as internet and cellular coverage could be affected by the storm.
On Fort Myers Beach, every day has been an uphill battle since Hurricane Ian. Many people are still in the process of rebuilding their lives and their homes. Tropical storm Debby wasn’t any help last month. The flood water made a mess, scattering sand all over Times Square. Now, many worry Hurricane Helene could wash away their progress. WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean spoke to Fort Myers Beach residents who stayed on the island and are going to wait out the storm. Many of them moved their cars off the island or took advantage of sandbags. Others actually got a hotel or are staying with family and friends off of the island. Times Square, normally the most area of the island, was empty Wednesday night. People weren’t out and businesses were closed. Business owners earlier told WINK News they are worried about the 3-5 feet of storm surge. Residents have the same fears. “I’m a little concerned, maybe about the storm surge, but not really about the storm itself. It’s far enough out to sea, out the water. So, you know, we lived through Ian, and we bugged out then, but I’m not bugging out this time,” said local Raymond Erdman. Erdman moved out of a flood zone after Hurricane Ian destroyed his home. Although he says this won’t be as bad as Ian, he is still preparing. “We got supplies. We filled, refilled our hurricane kit. We got the hurricane kit together. We got all our important papers together. I collected everything from outside the house that could blow away,” Erdman said. There were some beachgoers tonight, as rain hasn’t been a big factor yet. Shell shoppers, swimmers, and fishers all enjoyed the water Wednesday night. One beachgoer isn’t worried about southwest Florida but more worried about up north. “I have a house in Pensacola, so I’m kind of watching the news and the tracking of this thing. That house has been through Hurricane Sally and came out unscathed, but hopefully, nothing happens to it this time. I’m going to be heading up there immediately to make sure it’s okay,” Chris Guilfoyle said. Speaking from experience, Erdman said, “If anybody’s in a low-lying area, leave. I learned that lesson for Ian, and I’m glad I did. So if you’re in a low-lying area, leave, definitely.” Fort Myers Beach will experience a 3-5 foot storm surge. Those who are worried about the storm have left the island by now.