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Alert Lee has announced a tropical storm warning for Coastal Lee with storm surge watch remaining in effect.

A tropical storm warning means tropical storm-force winds are expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours.

Locations affected are Cape Coral, Captiva and Sanibel, according to the 11 a.m. notice.

• Wind

— Latest local forecast: equivalent tropical storm force wind

— Peak wind forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 55 mph

— Threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for wind 58 to 73 mph

— The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment.

— Plan: plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropical storm force.

— Prepare: remaining efforts to protect life and property should be completed as soon as possible. prepare for

significant wind damage.

— Act: move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.

Potential impacts: significant

— Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. a few buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles.

— Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. several fences and roadway signs blown over.

– Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. a few bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable.

— Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines.

• Storm surge

— Latest local forecast: life-threatening storm surge possible

— Peak storm surge inundation: the potential for 2-4 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas

— Window of concern: Tuesday afternoon until Thursday morning

— Threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for storm surge flooding greater than 3 feet above ground

— The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment.

— Plan: plan for life-threatening storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above ground.

— Prepare: evacuation efforts and flood preparations should soon be brought to completion before conditions become unsafe.

— …ct: leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or needlessly risk lives.

Potential impacts: significant

— 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.

• Flooding rain

— Latest local forecast:

— Peak rainfall amounts: additional 3-6 inches, with locally higher amounts

— Threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for moderate flooding rain

— The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment.

–Plan: emergency plans should include the potential for moderate flooding from heavy rain. evacuations and rescues are possible.

— Prepare: consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

— Act: heed any flood watches and warnings. failure to take action may result in serious injury or loss of life.

— Potential impacts: significant

— Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and rescues.

— Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in usually vulnerable spots. small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches overflow.

— Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations. several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. some streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.

Driving conditions become hazardous. some road and bridge closures.

• Tornado

— Latest local forecast:

— Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

— Threat to life and property that includes typical forecast uncertainty in track, size and intensity: potential for a few

Tornadoes

— The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment.

— Plan: emergency plans should include the potential for a few tornadoes.

— Prepare: if your shelter is particularly vulnerable to tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before hazardous weather arrives.

— Act: if a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly.

Potential impacts: limited

–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 boats pulled from moorings.

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Source: Alert Lee