Hurricane Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW GulfGas stations without fuel in Southwest Florida
Hurricane Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW Gulf Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, and it is predicted to reach hurricane status in less than 24 hours.
Gas stations without fuel in Southwest Florida As Hurricane Milton is approaching the Florida Gulf Coast, residents are stocking up on gas. The following gas stations are out of fuel.
SWFL Florida evacuation orders ahead of Milton There are now mandatory evacuation orders for some barrier islands in Southwest Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis provides latest updates on Hurricane Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference with an update on preparations for Hurricane Milton.
What’s open and closed as Hurricane Milton looms Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
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.
SWFL schools affected due to Milton Southwest Florida schools are responding ahead of Tropical Storm Milton’s arrival.
Charlotte County residents fear Helene debris will worsen with incoming Milton Some in Charlotte County are worried about piles of debris leftover from Hurricane Helene as Tropical Storm Milton makes its way to Florida.
FORT MYERS Lee County officials held Facebook Live update ahead of Milton The Lee County Public Safety Director, Ben Abes, and the county commissioners are set to provide updates regarding Tropical Storm Milton.
SANIBEL Sanibel in state of emergency ahead of Milton Sanibel’s mayor, Richard Johnson, and the city manager, Dana Souza, are set to provide a live update on storm preparations.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Rain & storms across SWFL throughout Sunday The Weather Authority is tracking heavy rain and storms on Sunday, especially in the afternoon and evening.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis urges Floridians to prepare for Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference to update the public on preparations for Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to become a hurricane 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.
Hurricane Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW Gulf Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, and it is predicted to reach hurricane status in less than 24 hours.
Gas stations without fuel in Southwest Florida As Hurricane Milton is approaching the Florida Gulf Coast, residents are stocking up on gas. The following gas stations are out of fuel.
SWFL Florida evacuation orders ahead of Milton There are now mandatory evacuation orders for some barrier islands in Southwest Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis provides latest updates on Hurricane Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference with an update on preparations for Hurricane Milton.
What’s open and closed as Hurricane Milton looms Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
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.
SWFL schools affected due to Milton Southwest Florida schools are responding ahead of Tropical Storm Milton’s arrival.
Charlotte County residents fear Helene debris will worsen with incoming Milton Some in Charlotte County are worried about piles of debris leftover from Hurricane Helene as Tropical Storm Milton makes its way to Florida.
FORT MYERS Lee County officials held Facebook Live update ahead of Milton The Lee County Public Safety Director, Ben Abes, and the county commissioners are set to provide updates regarding Tropical Storm Milton.
SANIBEL Sanibel in state of emergency ahead of Milton Sanibel’s mayor, Richard Johnson, and the city manager, Dana Souza, are set to provide a live update on storm preparations.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Rain & storms across SWFL throughout Sunday The Weather Authority is tracking heavy rain and storms on Sunday, especially in the afternoon and evening.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis urges Floridians to prepare for Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference to update the public on preparations for Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to become a hurricane 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.
WINK News kept you updated on the man Rick on the Roof, a Fort Myers Beach resident who gained notoriety for camping on his roof for six days in protest of FEMA‘s new regulations. WINK News anchor Claire Galt went to Fort Myers Beach to see Rick on the Roof’s new house off Estero Boulevard. We know he’s seen a lot. Rick Loughrey lost his home in Hurricane Ian, but now, he told WINK his new home is just about liveable. This is why Hurricane Helene scares him: he doesn’t want to lose all this progress. Loughrey is not one to back down from a storm or a fight. After all, we can’t forget how he earned the nickname Rick on the Roof. He’s known as the man who sat on top of his roof in protest for days, the year after Ian. But Loughrey wasn’t on his roof Wednesday afternoon, he was in his garage prepping for Helene. “Cleaning up job site, so making sure everything’s as secure as we can make it for our neighbors, for ourselves,” said Loughrey. The Fort Myers Beach man became the talk of the town after Ian washed away his home. Loughrey was told he couldn’t rebuild it or his garage. But sitting on the roof did the trick. Loughrey and his wife Amy won their fight. Now, two years later: “We’re 99% done with the home,” he said. And they sure as heck don’t want Helene ruining what they fought for. “Our biggest concern right now is across the street, you know, there’s a lot of loose material over there. They have trusses, they have mobile units. They have mobile trailer offices and a trailer,” Loughrey explained. “If the water did get up and over that property and push that into the street, then it could be problematic for us, coming at us.” Loughrey’s rebuilt home is eight feet above ground level. WINK News Weather Authority Zach Maloch expects Fort Myers Beach to get three to five feet of storm surge, but Loughrey told WINK he’s not getting too comfortable. “As Ian taught us, storm surge doesn’t mean just three to five feet. It means waves for us,” he said. But no matter what Helene brings, the Loughreys said they are ready. “We’re not stopping here. We’re just kind of finished what we started. You know, we’re not going anywhere. We already proved that,” said Loughrey. As for Rick on the Roof, he’s not planning to live up to his nickname unless he has to. “Not unless I have to patch a hole. If there’s a leak, I’ll get on the roof. That’s the only way I plan to get on a roof,” he said. Download the WINK Weather app, stream the latest forecast or WINK Doppler 3x anywhere you go. If you see any dramatic weather images that you want featured in a story online or on air, send them tips@winknews.com.