Here is your forecast for Wednesday October 8th, 2024
Winds will continue to increase this evening, gusting to 75 mph. PLEASE stay off the roadways. We are seeing flooded roads across SWFL.
Storm surge continues to rise and will peak overnight into Thursday morning. STORM SURGE WILL SURPASS THAT OF HURRICANE HELENE. This is a very dangerous situation. Please, stay in place until the water recedes on Thursday.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 9pm, as bands of heavy rain move onshore. Some embedded cells are rotating and may produce a tornado, but the worst of the tornado threat has ended.
Conditions will improve through the day tomorrow. Until then, please stay safe.
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FOX 4 EVENING METEOROLOGIST KATIE WALLS
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