Lee County, FL Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Lee County.

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Flash Flood Warning issued September 13 at 4:05PM EDT until September 13 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

FFWTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Western Liberty County in Big Bend Florida... Eastern Bay County in the panhandle of Florida... Calhoun County in the panhandle of Florida... Gulf County in the panhandle of Florida... Southeastern Washington County in the panhandle of Florida... * Until 715 PM EDT /615 PM CDT/. * At 405 PM EDT /305 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Callaway, Blountstown, Mexico Beach, Stonemill Creek, Wewahitchka, Tyndall Air Force Base, Kinard, Chipola Park, Broad Branch, Chipola Cutoff, Honeyville, Frink, Scotts Ferry, Wetappo, Nixon, Cairo, Youngstown, Overstreet and Marysville.

Coastal Flood Statement issued September 13 at 3:57PM EDT until September 14 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Key West FL

* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...The Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. In the Lower and Middle Keys, this will be most pronounced around the time of the morning high tide. In the Upper Keys, little relief can be expected, even at lower tides. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater.

Flood Advisory issued September 13 at 3:24PM EDT until September 13 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida, including the following counties, in Big Bend Florida, Liberty. In Panhandle Florida, Calhoun and Gulf. * WHEN...Until 630 PM EDT /530 PM CDT/. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 324 PM EDT /224 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Blountstown, Mexico Beach, Stonemill Creek, Wewahitchka, Orange, Bristol, Chipola Park, Chipola Cutoff, Scotts Ferry, Red Hill, Lewis, Marysville, Kinard, Honeyville, Broad Branch, Abe Springs, Frink, Estiffanulga and Sharpstown. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flash Flood Warning issued September 13 at 2:51PM EDT until September 13 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

FFWTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Bay County in the panhandle of Florida... Southeastern Walton County in the panhandle of Florida... Southern Washington County in the panhandle of Florida... * Until 500 PM CDT. * At 151 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Panama City, Lynn Haven, Panama City Beach, Callaway, Santa Rosa Beach, Springfield, Hiland Park, Tyndall Air Force Base, Parker, Ebro, West Bay, Vicksburg, Edgewater Gulf Beach, Bahama Beach, Bid-a-Wee, West Panama City, Southport, Gulf Lagoon Beach, Gulf Resort Beach and Magnolia Beach.

Flood Advisory issued September 13 at 2:38PM EDT until September 13 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of Panhandle Florida, including the following counties, Bay and Walton. * WHEN...Until 445 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 138 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Panama City, Lynn Haven, Panama City Beach, Callaway, Springfield, Mexico Beach, Hiland Park, Tyndall Air Force Base, Parker, Magnolia Beach, Dirego Park, St Andrews State Park, Millville, Cedar Grove, Biltmore Beach, Bay Harbor, Beacon Beach, Gulf Lagoon Beach, Brannonville and West Panama City. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 13 at 1:51PM EDT until September 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...St Johns River Basin. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Flood Warning issued September 13 at 10:32AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .A combination of heavy rainfall over the basin in the last several days and north-northeast winds will cause levels of the Saint Johns River at Astor to remain fairly steady in Moderate Flood Stage through early next week. Additional heavy rainfall upstream will have the potential to cause further rises in levels. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1115 PM EDT. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, Canals have overflowed into yards. Homes on or near Wildhog, Bonnet and Snail roads become inaccessible with several inches of water inside homes along the river and canals. Docks at Astor Bridge marina and throughout Astor are completely submerged. Bartram Rd and Holiday Circle are inaccessible with yards completely submerged. Clair Street is inaccessible. Roads flooded in South Moon Fish Camp, docks and yards at condominiums on Juno Trail and water breaches the sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 3.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EDT Friday was 3.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 3.2 feet. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 13 at 9:44AM EDT until September 15 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. .Recent heavy rainfall will keep several area rivers in flood stage. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Alafia...including Lithia , Riverview near US 301...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Bartow, Zolfo Springs at SR 17, Arcadia at SR 70...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Alafia River at Lithia . * WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, River Drive and Squirrel Run Way downstream of County Road 640 are completely covered by water. One home begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Friday was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.7 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.7 feet on 08/14/1948. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 13 at 9:44AM EDT until September 18 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. .Recent heavy rainfall will keep several area rivers in flood stage. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Alafia...including Lithia , Riverview near US 301...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Bartow, Zolfo Springs at SR 17, Arcadia at SR 70...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The Girl Scout camp floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EDT Friday was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on 10/15/1945. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 13 at 9:44AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. .Recent heavy rainfall will keep several area rivers in flood stage. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Alafia...including Lithia , Riverview near US 301...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Bartow, Zolfo Springs at SR 17, Arcadia at SR 70...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cypress Creek at SR 54 Worthington Gardens. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Flooding threatens two homes on State Road 54. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 9.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Friday was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.9 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.0 feet on 09/04/1985. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Heat Advisory issued September 13 at 3:57AM EDT until September 13 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Key West FL

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Florida Keys. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...A Heat Advisory means that a period of unusually hot temperatures and high humidity is expected, producing heat index values of 108 degrees or higher. These conditions will cause increased risk of heat illness for people outdoors or in non air conditioned spaces.

Rip Current Statement issued September 13 at 3:36AM EDT until September 13 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Heat Advisory issued September 13 at 2:43AM EDT until September 13 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Martin, Coastal Saint Lucie, Inland Martin, Inland Saint Lucie, and Okeechobee. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Flood Watch issued September 13 at 2:23AM EDT until September 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida, including the following areas, in northeast Florida, Eastern Clay, Eastern Putnam, Western Clay and Western Putnam. In northern Florida, Bradford. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy downpours and embedded thunderstorms will develop this afternoon over areas that are saturated from weeks of heavy rainfall. 1 to 2 inches of rainfall, with locally heavier amounts, will be possible this afternoon through early this evening in the Flash Flood Watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued September 13 at 2:23AM EDT until September 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Coastal Nassau, Coastal St. Johns, Inland Flagler, Inland Nassau, Inland St. Johns, South Central Duval, Trout River and Western Duval and southeast Georgia, including the following areas, Coastal Camden and Inland Camden. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy downpours and embedded thunderstorms will develop this afternoon over areas that are saturated from weeks of heavy rainfall. 1 to 2 inches of rainfall, with locally heavier amounts, will be possible this afternoon through early this evening in the Flash Flood Watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Heat Advisory issued September 13 at 2:08AM EDT until September 13 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Peak heat index values between 107 and 111 degrees this afternoon * WHERE...Portions of southeast and Florida. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory issued September 13 at 2:08AM EDT until September 13 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Peak heat index values between 108 and 112 degrees this afternoon. * WHERE...Glades, Hendry, Coastal Collier County, and Inland Collier County Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Rip Current Statement issued September 12 at 2:25PM EDT until September 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Long period swells from Tropical Depression Francine will lead to dangerous rip currents through Friday.