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Charlotte County Authorities Tell Residents To Stay Off Roads

Friday, September 27

Due to the widespread road flooding caused by storm surge from Hurricane Helene, Charlotte County urges everyone to stay off ALL roads until further notice. There is no guarantee any road in the county... Read More.

HURRICANE HELENE: TORNADO WARNING – Charlotte, Sarasota counties

Thursday, September 26

Official updates 5:00 PM From National Weather Service · A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515... Read More.

US 41 Bridges Over Peace River Now Closed – 1:30 PM UPDATE

Thursday, September 26

The northbound U.S. 41 bridges over the Peace River is closed until further notice due to road flooding in Punta Gorda ‼ Storm surge, high tides and excessive rainfall from Hurricane Helene have caused widespread... Read More.

Tropical Storm Warning Issued as Hurricane Helene Approaches

Thursday, September 26

11:30 Update 8/26/24 **Tropical Storm Warning Issued as Hurricane Helene Approaches** The National Weather Service has officially issued a tropical storm warning for the region as of 11 a.m. today. Residents from Babcock Ranch and northward... Read More.

Helene Update Venice Florida 7:00 AM 9/26/24

Thursday, September 26

Helene Update Venice Florida 7:00 AM 9/26/24 7:30AM SEPT 26: The City of Venice continues to monitor Hurricane Helene. Sarasota County is currently under a Tornado Watch until 8 p.m., as... Read More.

Helene Becomes Official Hurricane As It Strengthens And Heads Towards Florida

Wednesday, September 25

Hurricane Helene Strengthens as it... Read More.

Tropical Storm Helene Update 8:00 Wednesday September 25th

Wednesday, September 25

Sarasota and Charlotte County Issue Evacuation Orders For Manufactured Homes, Low Areas and Barrier Islands

Tuesday, September 24

Sarasota County Evacuation Orders Tuesday, September 24 Starting at 7 a.m. tomorrow morning (Wednesday, Sept. 25), an evacuation order will be in place for Level A, manufactured communities, and those in the following neighborhoods: Fort... Read More.

Sarasota County Under Hurricane Watch Declares Local State Of Emergency

Tuesday, September 24

Sarasota County Declares Local State of Emergency, and Plans for Evacuations on Wednesday SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County is currently under a Hurricane Watch and because of the expected intensification of Potential Tropical Cyclone 9, Sarasota... Read More.

Charlotte County Orders Evacuations For Certain Areas

Tuesday, September 24

Helena Update 11:00 AM Charlotte County Florida has ordered Evacuations for Barrier islands, Low-lying and flood prone areas, Manufactured homes, and homes that don’t meet 1995 building codes. For information on the... Read More.