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.
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