WTUS82 KTBW 041223 HLSTBW FLZ052-056-057-061-160-162-165-255-260-262-265-042030- Potential Tropical Cyclone One Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 7A National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL AL012022 823 AM EDT Sat Jun 4 2022 This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida ALL TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FROM LEE COUNTY NORTH NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 50 miles south-southwest of Fort Myers FL or about 90 miles south-southeast of Sarasota FL - 26.0N 82.2W - Storm Intensity 40 mph - Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 18 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Potential Tropical Cyclone One is expected to move northeast through the state today but is not expected to bring Tropical Storm Force winds to the area. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across Lee County. Remain well guarded against dangerous flood waters having further impacts of significant potential. Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across Lee County. Remain well guarded against locally hazardous flood waters having further impacts of limited potential. Elsewhere across West Central and Southwest Florida, little to no impact is anticipated. * WIND: Little to no additional wind impacts expected. Elsewhere across West Central and Southwest Florida, little to no impact is anticipated. * SURGE: Little to no additional surge impacts expected. Elsewhere across West Central and Southwest Florida, little to no impact is anticipated. * TORNADOES: Additional impacts from tornadoes are still a concern across Lee Charlotte and Highlands Counties. Remain well braced against tornado event having further limited impact potential. Elsewhere across West Central and Southwest Florida, little to no impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Do not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers interfere with the emergency work of first responders. Do not go up on your roof until the weather conditions are safe. Ladders can be slippery in the rain and unexpected wind gusts can blow you off the roof. Problems with sewer backups can further contaminate standing flood waters. Keep children away from flood waters. Also, listen for boil water alerts as tap water may have become non-potable. Be alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened trees and/or power lines, collapse damaged structures, or cause flying debris. Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts and heed any flood watches and warnings. Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover the road. Turn around, don't drown! Have multiple ways to receive Tornado Warnings if issued. Consider nearby shelter options as you move about. Be ready to shelter quickly. * 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 ----------- This will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin FL for Potential Tropical Cyclone One. $$