Englewood, FL

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78°
Rain
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Feels Like: 78°
  • Heat Index: 78°
  • Wind: 15 mph
  • Wind Chill: 78°
  • UV Index: 5 Moderate
  • Sunrise: 07:31:21 AM
  • Sunset: 06:57:14 PM
  • Dew Point: 77°
  • Visibility: 2 mi

Today

Variable clouds and windy with strong thunderstorms. Isolated tornadoes possible. High 84F. Winds S at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 100%. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected.

Tonight

Thunderstorms likely this evening. Then the chance of scattered thunderstorms overnight. Low 78F. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Higher wind gusts possible.

Tomorrow

Intervals of clouds and sunshine. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 86F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.

Weather Alert

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 675 IN
EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 15 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL FLORIDA

HARDEE                POLK                  SUMTER

IN NORTHERN FLORIDA

LEVY

IN SOUTH CENTRAL FLORIDA

DESOTO                HIGHLANDS

IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

CHARLOTTE             LEE

IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA

CITRUS                HERNANDO              HILLSBOROUGH
MANATEE               PASCO                 PINELLAS
SARASOTA

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARCADIA, AVON PARK, BAYSHORE GARDENS,
BEVERLY HILLS, BONITA SPRINGS, BOWLING GREEN, BRADENTON, BRANDON,
BRONSON, BROOKSVILLE, BUSHNELL, CAPE CORAL, CEDAR KEY, CHIEFLAND,
CITRUS SPRINGS, CLEARWATER, DADE CITY, ENGLEWOOD,
FANNING SPRINGS, FLORAL CITY, FORT MYERS, HERNANDO, HOLIDAY,
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, HUDSON, INVERNESS, JASMINE ESTATES,
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, LAKELAND, LAND O LAKES, LARGO, LECANTO,
LEHIGH ACRES, NEW PORT RICHEY, NORTH FORT MYERS, NORTH PORT,
PALMETTO, PLACID LAKES, PORT CHARLOTTE, PUNTA GORDA, SARASOTA,
SEBRING, SOUTH VENICE, SPRING HILL, ST. PETERSBURG, TAMPA,
THE VILLAGES, VENICE, WAUCHULA, WILDWOOD, WILLISTON,
WINTER HAVEN, ZEPHYRHILLS, AND ZOLFO SPRINGS.

Weather Alert

THIS PRODUCT COVERS WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

**WINDS AND STORM SURGE SHOULD BE AFFECTING MUCH OF THE GULF COAST OF
FLORIDA**


NEW INFORMATION
---------------

* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- NONE

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A STORM SURGE WARNING AND TROPICAL STORM WARNING ARE IN EFFECT
FOR COASTAL LEVY
- A STORM SURGE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR COASTAL CITRUS, COASTAL
HERNANDO, COASTAL PASCO, AND PINELLAS

* STORM INFORMATION:
- ABOUT 180 MILES WEST OF CEDAR KEY FL OR ABOUT 220 MILES
WEST-NORTHWEST OF MOUTH OF TAMPA BAY FL
- 29.0N 86.0W
- STORM INTENSITY 50 MPH
- MOVEMENT NORTHEAST OR 45 DEGREES AT 17 MPH

SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------

TROPICAL STORM NESTOR CONTINUES TO MOVE NORTHEASTWARD AND IS
EXPECTED TO REACH THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE LATER THIS MORNING. PRIMARY
CONCERNS ALONG THE FLORIDA WEST COAST CONTINUE TO BE FOR HEAVY
RAINFALL, ISOLATED TORNADOES AND MINOR TO MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING,
ESPECIALLY FROM THE TAMPA BAY AREA NORTHWARD.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* SURGE:
PROTECT AGAINST LIFE-THREATENING SURGE HAVING POSSIBLE SIGNIFICANT
IMPACTS ACROSS THE NATURE COAST. POTENTIAL IMPACTS IN THIS AREA
INCLUDE:
- AREAS OF INUNDATION WITH STORM SURGE FLOODING ACCENTUATED BY
WAVES. DAMAGE TO SEVERAL BUILDINGS, MAINLY NEAR THE COAST.
- SECTIONS OF NEAR-SHORE ESCAPE ROUTES AND SECONDARY ROADS BECOME
WEAKENED OR WASHED OUT, ESPECIALLY IN USUALLY VULNERABLE LOW
SPOTS.
- MAJOR BEACH EROSION WITH HEAVY SURF BREACHING DUNES. STRONG AND
NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS.
- MODERATE DAMAGE TO MARINAS, DOCKS, BOARDWALKS, AND PIERS.
SEVERAL SMALL CRAFT BROKEN AWAY FROM MOORINGS, ESPECIALLY IN
UNPROTECTED ANCHORAGES.

ALSO, PROTECT AGAINST LOCALLY HAZARDOUS SURGE HAVING POSSIBLE LIMITED
IMPACTS ACROSS TAMPA BAY.

ELSEWHERE ACROSS WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, LITTLE TO NO
IMPACT IS ANTICIPATED.

* FLOODING RAIN:
PROTECT AGAINST LOCALLY HAZARDOUS RAINFALL FLOODING HAVING POSSIBLE
LIMITED IMPACTS ACROSS WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. POTENTIAL
IMPACTS INCLUDE:
- LOCALIZED RAINFALL FLOODING MAY PROMPT A FEW EVACUATIONS.
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY RISE WITH SWIFTER CURRENTS.
SMALL STREAMS, CREEKS, CANALS, AND DITCHES MAY BECOME SWOLLEN
AND OVERFLOW IN SPOTS.
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER A FEW STRUCTURES, ESPECIALLY IN USUALLY
VULNERABLE SPOTS. A FEW PLACES WHERE RAPID PONDING OF WATER
OCCURS AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR DRAINAGE
AREAS. SEVERAL STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS BECOME
NEAR-FULL AND BEGIN TO OVERFLOW. SOME BRIEF ROAD AND BRIDGE
CLOSURES.

* TORNADOES:
PROTECT AGAINST A TORNADO EVENT HAVING POSSIBLE LIMITED IMPACTS
ACROSS WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. POTENTIAL IMPACTS INCLUDE:
- THE OCCURRENCE OF ISOLATED TORNADOES CAN HINDER THE EXECUTION
OF EMERGENCY PLANS DURING TROPICAL EVENTS.
- A FEW PLACES MAY EXPERIENCE TORNADO DAMAGE, ALONG WITH POWER
AND COMMUNICATIONS DISRUPTIONS.
- LOCATIONS COULD REALIZE ROOFS PEELED OFF BUILDINGS, CHIMNEYS
TOPPLED, MOBILE HOMES PUSHED OFF FOUNDATIONS OR OVERTURNED,
LARGE TREE TOPS AND BRANCHES SNAPPED OFF, SHALLOW-ROOTED TREES
KNOCKED OVER, MOVING VEHICLES BLOWN OFF ROADS, AND SMALL BOATS
PULLED FROM MOORINGS.

* WIND:
PROTECT AGAINST HAZARDOUS WIND HAVING POSSIBLE LIMITED IMPACTS ACROSS
LEVY COUNTY. POTENTIAL IMPACTS IN THIS AREA INCLUDE:
- DAMAGE TO PORCHES, AWNINGS, CARPORTS, SHEDS, AND UNANCHORED
MOBILE HOMES. UNSECURED LIGHTWEIGHT OBJECTS BLOWN ABOUT.
- MANY LARGE TREE LIMBS BROKEN OFF. A FEW TREES SNAPPED OR
UPROOTED, BUT WITH GREATER NUMBERS IN PLACES WHERE TREES ARE
SHALLOW ROOTED. SOME FENCES AND ROADWAY SIGNS BLOWN OVER.
- A FEW ROADS IMPASSABLE FROM DEBRIS, PARTICULARLY WITHIN URBAN
OR HEAVILY WOODED PLACES. HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS ON
BRIDGES AND OTHER ELEVATED ROADWAYS.
- SCATTERED POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS OUTAGES.

ELSEWHERE ACROSS WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, LITTLE TO NO
IMPACT IS ANTICIPATED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------

* EVACUATIONS:
LISTEN TO LOCAL OFFICIAL FOR RECOMMENDED PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS,
INCLUDING POSSIBLE EVACUATION. IF ORDERED TO EVACUATE, DO SO
IMMEDIATELY.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
IF YOU ARE A VISITOR, BE SURE TO KNOW THE NAME OF THE CITY OR TOWN IN
WHICH YOU ARE STAYING AND THE NAME OF THE COUNTY OR PARISH IN WHICH
IT RESIDES. LISTEN FOR THESE LOCATIONS IN LOCAL NEWS UPDATES. PAY
ATTENTION FOR INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

STORM SURGE IS THE LEADING KILLER ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL STORMS AND
HURRICANES! MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN A SAFE AREA AWAY FROM THE SURGE
ZONE. EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT IN A SURGE-PRONE AREA, YOU COULD FIND
YOURSELF CUTOFF BY FLOOD WATERS DURING AND AFTER THE STORM. HEED
EVACUATION ORDERS ISSUED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

RAPIDLY RISING FLOOD WATERS ARE DEADLY. IF YOU ARE IN A FLOOD-PRONE
AREA, CONSIDER MOVING TO HIGHER GROUND. NEVER DRIVE THROUGH A FLOODED
ROADWAY. REMEMBER, TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN!

IF A TORNADO WARNING IS ISSUED FOR YOUR AREA, BE READY TO SHELTER
QUICKLY, PREFERABLY AWAY FROM WINDOWS AND IN AN INTERIOR ROOM NOT
PRONE TO FLOODING. IF DRIVING, SCAN THE ROADSIDE FOR QUICK SHELTER
OPTIONS.

IF IN A PLACE THAT IS VULNERABLE TO HIGH WIND, SUCH AS NEAR LARGE
TREES, A MANUFACTURED HOME, UPPER FLOORS OF A HIGH-RISE BUILDING, OR
ON A BOAT, CONSIDER MOVING TO A SAFER SHELTER BEFORE THE ONSET OF
STRONG WINDS OR FLOODING.

CLOSELY MONITOR WEATHER.GOV, NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR LOCAL NEWS OUTLETS
FOR OFFICIAL STORM INFORMATION. BE READY TO ADAPT TO POSSIBLE CHANGES
TO THE FORECAST. ENSURE YOU HAVE MULTIPLE WAYS TO RECEIVE WEATHER
WARNINGS.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- FOR INFORMATION ON APPROPRIATE PREPARATIONS SEE READY.GOV
- FOR INFORMATION ON CREATING AN EMERGENCY PLAN SEE GETAGAMEPLAN.ORG
- FOR ADDITIONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION SEE REDCROSS.ORG

NEXT UPDATE
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THE NEXT LOCAL STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER
SERVICE IN TAMPA BAY RUSKIN FL AROUND 12 PM EDT, OR SOONER IF
CONDITIONS WARRANT.

Weather Alert

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO
8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* HIGH SURF...5 TO 7 FEET.

* HIGH SURF TIMING...LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING.

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...WIND DRIVEN SURF WILL CREATE DANGEROUS RIP
CURRENTS.

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...INCREASING WAVE ACTION WILL CREATE
DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY.

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS WILL CREATE
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS AT AREA BEACHES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY...SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND SIGNS.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...YELL FOR HELP. REMAIN
CALM...DO NOT EXHAUST YOURSELF AND STAY AFLOAT WHILE WAITING FOR
HELP. IF YOU HAVE TO SWIM OUT OF A RIP CURRENT...SWIM PARALLEL TO
SHORE AND BACK TOWARD THE BEACH WHEN POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT AS YOU WILL TIRE QUICKLY.

&&

Weather Alert

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO
8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* HIGH SURF...5 TO 7 FEET.

* HIGH SURF TIMING...LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING.

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...WIND DRIVEN SURF WILL CREATE DANGEROUS RIP
CURRENTS.

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...INCREASING WAVE ACTION WILL CREATE
DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY.

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS WILL CREATE
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS AT AREA BEACHES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY...SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND SIGNS.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...YELL FOR HELP. REMAIN
CALM...DO NOT EXHAUST YOURSELF AND STAY AFLOAT WHILE WAITING FOR
HELP. IF YOU HAVE TO SWIM OUT OF A RIP CURRENT...SWIM PARALLEL TO
SHORE AND BACK TOWARD THE BEACH WHEN POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT AS YOU WILL TIRE QUICKLY.

&&

Weather Alert

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN COASTAL
WATERS...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 2 AM
EDT SUNDAY FOR THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN WATERS...

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...INCREASING TO 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS THROUGH
TONIGHT.


* WAVES/SEAS...8 TO 14 FEET THROUGH TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

Weather Alert

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...
COASTAL WATERS FROM ENGLEWOOD TO TARPON SPRINGS FL OUT 20 NM...
TAMPA BAY WATERS...
WATERS FROM BONITA BEACH TO ENGLEWOOD FL OUT 20 TO 60 NM...
WATERS FROM ENGLEWOOD TO TARPON SPRINGS FL OUT 20 TO 60 NM...

* UNTIL 700 AM EDT.

* AT 504 AM EDT, THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING WATERSPOUTS WERE
LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM 13 NM SOUTHWEST OF INDIAN
ROCKS BEACH TO 78 NM NORTHWEST OF L TOWER, MOVING NORTHEAST AT 25
KNOTS.

HAZARD...WATERSPOUTS AND WIND GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

SOURCE...RADAR.

IMPACT...WATERSPOUTS CAN QUICKLY FORM AND CAPSIZE BOATS, DAMAGE
VESSELS, AND CREATE SUDDENLY HIGHER WAVES. MAKE SURE ALL
ON BOARD ARE IN A SECURE LOCATION AND WEARING LIFE
JACKETS. 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...
TERRA CEIA BAY, MANATEE NEARSHORE REEF, D5 REEF, ENGLEWOOD, HOWARD
FRANKLAND BRIDGE, MADEIRA BEACH REEF, LONGBOAT KEY, VENICE INLET,
COCKROACH BAY, MD1 REEF, M7 REEF, ANNA MARIA ISLAND, M8 REEF, M17
REEF, PASS-A-GRILLE CHANNEL, SOUTHWEST CHANNEL, D6 REEF, M1 REEF,
TAMPA BAY AND HILLSBOROUGH BAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FOR SOUTHWESTERN AND
WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA...AND THE ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS.

THUNDERSTORMS CAN PRODUCE SUDDEN WATERSPOUTS. WATERSPOUTS CAN EASILY
OVERTURN BOATS AND CREATE LOCALLY HAZARDOUS SEAS. SEEK SAFE HARBOR
IMMEDIATELY.

&&


WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...40KTS

Weather Alert

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 675 IN
EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

THIS WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS

TAMPA BAY WATERS      CHARLOTTE HARBOR AND PINE ISLAND SOUND
COASTAL WATERS FROM TARPON SPRINGS TO SUWANNEE RIVER FL OUT 20 NM
COASTAL WATERS FROM ENGLEWOOD TO TARPON SPRINGS FL OUT 20 NM
COASTAL WATERS FROM BONITA BEACH TO ENGLEWOOD FL OUT 20 NM