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Flood Advisory
Issued: 2:57 PM Oct. 11, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Manatee County in west central Florida... Sarasota County in west central Florida... * WHEN...Until 100 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1057 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Venice, Myakka River State Park, Lake Sarasota, Gator Creek Estate, Hidden River, Bee Ridge, Oscar Scherer State Park, Vamo, Osprey, Laurel, Nokomis, Venice Gardens and South Venice. - 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. &&
Rip Current Statement
Issued: 12:18 AM Oct. 11, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...West central and southwest Florida. * WHEN...For the Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. &&
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