Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 28 at 7:36PM EDT until August 28 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 4:36pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Lee County in southwestern Florida...
* WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 736 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Southwest Florida Airport, Buckingham,
Three Oaks, East Dunbar, Villas, Pine Manor, Cypress Lake,
McGregor, Lochmoor Waterway Estates, Gateway, Page Park, Page
Field Airport, Fort Myers Villas, Tice and Whiskey Creek.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Lee, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov