Charlotte County Emergency Management Update
Oct. 6 Afternoon Update | Charlotte County is currently under a Flood Watch. Rapid strengthening of Hurricane Milton is still expected prior to landfall. Residents should be monitoring conditions closely as Milton approaches our coastline with potentially life-threatening conditions. Storm surge forecasts will determine evacuations. If evacuating from our county is part of your emergency plan, go now. Delaying evacuation plans may cause you to be stuck in traffic jams. All residents should know where they will evacuate if ordered. You do not have to wait for orders to evacuate. Storm Surge continues to be the biggest concern, though damaging winds and flooding rainfall remain likely impacts.
Key Points:
💨 Charlotte County currently has a 77% chance of experiencing tropical storm-force winds. The earliest reasonable arrival is expected at 5 PM on Tuesday, with the most likely arrival around 3 AM on Wednesday.
⚠ Watches for storm surge, hurricane, and tropical storm conditions are expected to be issued later today.
🌧 Expect 5” to 8” of widespread rainfall through Thursday, with localized areas potentially receiving 12” or more.
🌪 Tornadoes are possible.