Hurricane stories

With more than 1 million customers in Louisiana and Mississippi having lost power, Hurricane Ida is sure to take a toll on the energy, chemical and shipping industries that have major hubs along the Gulf Coast. But the impact on the overall U.S. economy will likely be modest so long as damage estimates don’t rise […]

In the past two years, hurricanes have been brewing, strengthening and hitting the United States at a record pace, and Ida will likely go down as one of the nastiest of a dangerous bunch. While not quite record-setting, Ida is among some of strongest and fastest intensifying storms in more than 150 years of hurricane […]

Hurricane Ida knocked out power to all of New Orleans and inundated coastal Louisiana communities on a deadly path through the Gulf Coast that was still unfolding Monday, promising more destruction. The heavy rain and storm surge has already had a catastrophic impact along the southeast coast of Louisiana, and life-threatening floods along rivers was […]

The South Florida Red Cross announced that it will be sending 25 volunteers to assist in other states as they deal with Hurricane Ida. Via a Facebook post, the orgainzation announced that the volunteers willnbe headed to Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. Among other things, these volunteers will be providing relief in shelters for those impacted […]

Happy Thursday, Southwest Florida! Our high temperatures will be slightly cooler than Wednesday. Highs will reach the low 90s, with breezy winds at times. Most of us will experience triple-digit “feels like” temperatures during peak heating. Spotty rain showers will persist until lunchtime. Expect a few thunderstorms to form in the mid-afternoon. Those storms will […]

Residents across the waterlogged Northeast began clearing mud and tearing out sodden carpets Monday after deluges dropped by Tropical Storm Henri, whose remnants threatened further flooding in New England as the system made a slow trek back to the sea. The smell of sewage filled the air as residents of Rossmoor, a retirement community in […]

A typical August day is ahead with highs in the low to mid-90s, with scattered storms expected primarily in the afternoon. Before the storms get going, the heat index will soar past the 100-degree mark. While there are no current threats to Southwest Florida, the tropics are far from quiet, with Tropical Storm Henri impacting […]

Many in Southwest Florida spent their Saturday morning at the beach, as is customary. But that was before the sky got dark and gloomy. WINK News reporter Emma Heaton talked to some beachgoers on Fort Myers Beach who were keeping their eyes on what is happening in the tropics. On Tuesday, the forecast cone for […]

For the latest weather update click here. All Tropical Storm Watches in SWFL have been canceled. Can’t find a copy of the WINK Hurricane Guide? You can download a copy here. LEE COUNTY Southwest Florida International Airport: As Fred approaches, you’ll want to confirm the status of your flight as the weather deteriorates. See the […]

As of 8:40 a.m. Sunday, Fred has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm with 40 mph maximum sustained winds and is moving to the NNW at 9 mph. Fred is expected to stay well offshore of SW Florida, but will make landfall in the Florida panhandle tomorrow night. We are expecting the remnants of Fred […]