Flood Statement
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1233 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

FLC071-051830-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FA.Y.0027.240705T1633Z-240705T1830Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lee FL-
1233 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Florida, including the following
  county, Lee.

* WHEN...Until 230 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1233 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Cape Coral, Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Matlacha,
    Lochmoor Waterway Estates, St. James City, Burnt Store Marina
    and North Fort Myers.
  - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 2677 8205 2677 8189 2655 8195 2656 8211


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