SWFL roads closed due to impacts from Tropical Storm HeleneHelene weakens to tropical storm, leaves behind devastation in Florida
WINK NEWS SWFL roads closed due to impacts from Tropical Storm Helene Hurricane Helene has brought heavy rainfall to Southwest Florida, causing significant flooding in many areas.
The Weather Authority Helene weakens to tropical storm, leaves behind devastation in Florida The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a once powerful Category 4 storm that hit the northern part of Florida.
RSW resumes normal operations, delays reported Southwest Florida International Airport has resumed most of its normal operations following the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
Power outages reported throughout Southwest Florida The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area.
the weather authority Hurricane Helene weakens to a Category 1 as it enters Georgia The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a once powerful Category 4 storm that hit the northern part of Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Flooding and surge in SWFL caused by Hurricane Helene Southwest Florida is experiencing major flooding caused by the indirect impact of Hurricane Helene, a category 4 hurricane.
FORT MYERS FMPD rescues stranded family on First Street According to the Fort Myers Police Department, authorities rescued a family stranded on First Street late Thursday night.
SANIBEL Man and dog saved from waters 25 miles off Sanibel Island The U.S. Coast Guard saved a man and his dog from dangerous waters.
ENGLEWOOD Residents rescued by boat in Englewood community The Point of Pines community in Englewood is submerged in feet of water, with emergency services using rescue boats to get neighbors to safety.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis confirms 1 dead as Helene makes landfall in Florida’s Big Bend Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered a grim update on Hurricane Helene as it made landfall near Tallahassee.
FORT MYERS BEACH LCSO at Fort Myers Beach as flooding from Helene continues According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a rescue boat was deployed at Fort Myers Beach on Thursday evening.
Punta Gorda Assistant City Manager stresses safety during Helene The Assistant City Manager of Punta Gorda spoke with WINK News reporters Lois Thome and Chris Cifatte during Helene Thursday afternoon.
Collier awaiting federal funding on state nursing home project Collier County is steadily moving ahead with building a $72 million, 120-bed veterans home and day care facility. In early October, the county’s team will meet with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs.
Images of how outer effects of Hurricane Helene is impacting Southwest Florida As Hurricane Helene gears up to make landfall in Florida’s Big Bend area, parts of Southwest Florida are already beginning to feel the outer effects of the storm.
NORTH FORT MYERS Winds from outer bands of Helene tear roof off North Fort Myers home A homeowner has been left without a roof after winds from the outer bands of Hurricane Helene blew it off of her home in North Fort Myers at Palm Creek Road.
WINK NEWS SWFL roads closed due to impacts from Tropical Storm Helene Hurricane Helene has brought heavy rainfall to Southwest Florida, causing significant flooding in many areas.
The Weather Authority Helene weakens to tropical storm, leaves behind devastation in Florida The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a once powerful Category 4 storm that hit the northern part of Florida.
RSW resumes normal operations, delays reported Southwest Florida International Airport has resumed most of its normal operations following the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
Power outages reported throughout Southwest Florida The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area.
the weather authority Hurricane Helene weakens to a Category 1 as it enters Georgia The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a once powerful Category 4 storm that hit the northern part of Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Flooding and surge in SWFL caused by Hurricane Helene Southwest Florida is experiencing major flooding caused by the indirect impact of Hurricane Helene, a category 4 hurricane.
FORT MYERS FMPD rescues stranded family on First Street According to the Fort Myers Police Department, authorities rescued a family stranded on First Street late Thursday night.
SANIBEL Man and dog saved from waters 25 miles off Sanibel Island The U.S. Coast Guard saved a man and his dog from dangerous waters.
ENGLEWOOD Residents rescued by boat in Englewood community The Point of Pines community in Englewood is submerged in feet of water, with emergency services using rescue boats to get neighbors to safety.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis confirms 1 dead as Helene makes landfall in Florida’s Big Bend Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered a grim update on Hurricane Helene as it made landfall near Tallahassee.
FORT MYERS BEACH LCSO at Fort Myers Beach as flooding from Helene continues According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a rescue boat was deployed at Fort Myers Beach on Thursday evening.
Punta Gorda Assistant City Manager stresses safety during Helene The Assistant City Manager of Punta Gorda spoke with WINK News reporters Lois Thome and Chris Cifatte during Helene Thursday afternoon.
Collier awaiting federal funding on state nursing home project Collier County is steadily moving ahead with building a $72 million, 120-bed veterans home and day care facility. In early October, the county’s team will meet with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs.
Images of how outer effects of Hurricane Helene is impacting Southwest Florida As Hurricane Helene gears up to make landfall in Florida’s Big Bend area, parts of Southwest Florida are already beginning to feel the outer effects of the storm.
NORTH FORT MYERS Winds from outer bands of Helene tear roof off North Fort Myers home A homeowner has been left without a roof after winds from the outer bands of Hurricane Helene blew it off of her home in North Fort Myers at Palm Creek Road.
The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Hurricane Helene, a once powerful Category 4 storm that hit the northern part of Florida. Helene officially made landfall on Florida’s Big Bend as a Category 4 at around 11 p.m. on Thursday. Helene has since been downgraded to a tropical storm as it continues to move through Georgia. According to the National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m., Friday update, Helene ismoving toward the north near 30 mph. A turn toward the north is expected this morning, taking the center over central andnortheastern Georgia. All hurricane and tropical storm warnings have been discontinued along the Florida east coast south of Flagler and Volusia county line and the Florida west coast south of the mouth of the Suwannee River. The hurricane warning for the Florida coast from the mouth of the Suwannee Rover to Mexico Beach has been changed to a tropical storm warning. The tropical storm warning has been discontinued for the Florida Gulf coast west of Indian Pass. The storm surge warning for the Florida coast has been discontinued west of Indian Pass and south of Bonita Beach. The hurricane watch for the Florida West Coast has been discontinued. The impacts of the storm can be echoed through most of Florida, as storm surges, flooding, and high wind speeds have left the state weakened. In Southwest Florida, flooding has caused multiple roadways to be closed. According to The Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt, “26 tornado warnings were issued locally in Southwest Florida.” Meanwhile, there is a new tropical disturbance in the area of the Caribbean that spawned the storms that ultimately became Hurricane Helene. Tropical Disturbance 2 has a 30% chance of development over the next seven days. The system is moving in a general northwest direction. 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.