What is storm surge? Understanding the difference between surge and inundation What’s open and closed as Hurricane Milton looms
The Weather Authority What is storm surge? Understanding the difference between surge and inundation Hurricane Milton is placing the entire state of Florida at risk; however, impacts from the storm can be attributed to several factors.
What’s open and closed as Hurricane Milton looms As Hurricane Milton gains momentum toward the west coast of Florida, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
SWFL schools affected due to Milton Southwest Florida schools are responding ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival.
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.
Lee County to hold news conference regarding Hurricane Milton Lee County officials are set to hold a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis issues State of Emergency to 51 counties ahead of Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tallahassee.
PORT CHARLOTTE ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte evacuations ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte has released its evacuation plans ahead of the storm.
Fatal crash involving a semi-truck on I-75S The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 75 southbound near Bonita Beach Road.
Milton downgrades to Category 4, 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.
SANIBEL Sanibel evacuates as flooding and storm surge threaten island Sanibel is already dealing with flooding from the heavy rain we’ve seen over the past few days, and Milton is expected to bring 10 feet of storm surge to the island.
ENGLEWOOD Manasota Key residents scramble ahead of Hurricane Milton Parts of Manasota Key are already unrecognizable from the damage Helene caused, and now, with Milton on the way, people are heartbroken and wondering what the future holds.
FORT MYERS SHORES ‘We’re getting the heck out of here’ 416,000 in mandatory evacuation zone in Lee Co. Around 416,000 residents in Lee County are under a mandatory evacuation order that went into effect Monday at noon because of Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers businesses prepare for Hurricane Milton Business owners in downtown Fort Myers are getting their businesses ready for whatever Hurricane Milton will bring.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral isn’t offering sandbags, but one Cape Coral local is One Cape Coral resident saw a need during Hurricane Milton and decided to do something about it.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach braces for Hurricane Milton after Helene WINK News’ team coverage brings us to Fort Myers Beach, an area prone to storm surge and still recovering from Helene.
The Weather Authority What is storm surge? Understanding the difference between surge and inundation Hurricane Milton is placing the entire state of Florida at risk; however, impacts from the storm can be attributed to several factors.
What’s open and closed as Hurricane Milton looms As Hurricane Milton gains momentum toward the west coast of Florida, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
SWFL schools affected due to Milton Southwest Florida schools are responding ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival.
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.
Lee County to hold news conference regarding Hurricane Milton Lee County officials are set to hold a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis issues State of Emergency to 51 counties ahead of Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tallahassee.
PORT CHARLOTTE ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte evacuations ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte has released its evacuation plans ahead of the storm.
Fatal crash involving a semi-truck on I-75S The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 75 southbound near Bonita Beach Road.
Milton downgrades to Category 4, 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.
SANIBEL Sanibel evacuates as flooding and storm surge threaten island Sanibel is already dealing with flooding from the heavy rain we’ve seen over the past few days, and Milton is expected to bring 10 feet of storm surge to the island.
ENGLEWOOD Manasota Key residents scramble ahead of Hurricane Milton Parts of Manasota Key are already unrecognizable from the damage Helene caused, and now, with Milton on the way, people are heartbroken and wondering what the future holds.
FORT MYERS SHORES ‘We’re getting the heck out of here’ 416,000 in mandatory evacuation zone in Lee Co. Around 416,000 residents in Lee County are under a mandatory evacuation order that went into effect Monday at noon because of Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers businesses prepare for Hurricane Milton Business owners in downtown Fort Myers are getting their businesses ready for whatever Hurricane Milton will bring.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral isn’t offering sandbags, but one Cape Coral local is One Cape Coral resident saw a need during Hurricane Milton and decided to do something about it.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach braces for Hurricane Milton after Helene WINK News’ team coverage brings us to Fort Myers Beach, an area prone to storm surge and still recovering from Helene.
Credit: WINK News Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an update regarding Hurricane Milton and the impacts it will have on the state. Milton is expected to land in Florida on Wednesday afternoon, evening, and Thursday. DeSantis advised Floridians not to be wedded to the storm’s cone, as wobbling can occur up to landfall. Due to this, the governor commented that Southwest Florida was well experienced with cone wobbling, as Hurricane Ian had shifted towards the area right before landfall in 2022. DeSantis issued a State of Emergency for 51 counties, including Lee, DeSoto, and Charlotte Counties. The Florida Division of Emergency Management is progressing with supplying over 1,000 missions with support ahead of the storm. Eleven thousand feet of flood protection systems have been placed to help reduce impacts from Milton. Starlink internet devices are available in all counties. Florida is gathering fuel reserves ahead of the storm. The governor stated that 10,000 gallons of gasoline would be distributed throughout Tuesday. Debris clean-up from Hurricane Helene is still underway to help reduce Milton’s upcoming impact. All garage dumps are open throughout the storm to accommodate for the influx of hurricane debris.