Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 18 at 8:15AM EDT until July 18 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 5:15am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Florida, including the following
county, Lee.
* WHEN...Until 945 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 815 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the
advisory area. Between 1.5 and 4.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Captiva and Sanibel
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Lee, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov