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

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.

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 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.

Hurricane Helene Strengthens as it... Read More.

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.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a Hurricane Watch for Florida’s Gulf Coast, including Tampa Bay, ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone 9. The system is forecasted to move through the northwestern Caribbean Sea tonight... Read More.

Charlotte County Emergency Management Sept. 23 Early Evening Update | Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 is expected to intensify overnight and become Tropical Storm Helene and is now expected a become a major hurricane before landfall... Read More.

Due to the current U.S. National Weather Service forecast, self-service sandbags will be offered to Sarasota County residents 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24 and Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the following locations: ... Read More.