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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 11:31 PM Jul. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL CHARLOTTE AND NORTHERN LEE COUNTIES THROUGH 800 PM EDT... At 730 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Olga to Villas. Movement was northwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Cape Coral, Fort Myers, East Dunbar, Matlacha, Palmona Park, Harlem Heights, Lochmoor Waterway Estates, Iona, Cypress Lake, Pine Island Center, McGregor, Pine Manor, Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Olga, Buckingham, St. James City, Villas, San Carlos Park, Burnt Store Marina, and Page Park. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 11:09 PM Jul. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound... Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM... * Until 800 PM EDT. * At 709 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 nm northeast of Fort Myers Beach to 6 nm west of Bonita Shores, moving northwest at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. * Locations impacted include... Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, and Bonita Beach. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. && HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...>34KTS
Heat Advisory
Issued: 6:29 AM Jul. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. &&
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