In an announcement pertaining to current Tropical Storm Idalia, Charlotte County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, August 29 and Wednesday, August 30,which includes the cancellation of all student activities. Further announcements will be communicated via the phone system and will also be placed on the district website.
There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge inundation from #Idalia along portions of the Florida Gulf Coast where a Storm Surge Warning is in effect, including Tampa Bay & the Big Bend. Residents in these areas should follow advice from local officials. Additionally, Hurricane & Tropical Storm warnings for #Idalia have been issued for portions of Florida.
Although the cone shows Southwest Florida is currently out of the 'danger zone', let's not forget about Ian. Some of the initial projected cones for Ian were also showing a Northern trek. And then it changed. Additionally, Category 4 Hurricane Franklin is off the east coast of Florida. Although Franklin is not a direct threat to Florida, it's certainly helping to destabilize our weather here in Southwest Florida. I'm writing this at 1pm and there's some heavily rumbling thunder just outside my office. Florida is in between 2 storms.
Charlotte County Schools cancelling the next 2 days of classes is a smart, precautionary move.
We'll continue to monitor the storm for Southwest Florida. Here's the link to our Tampa affiliate for their storm information. Lee County has cancelled their classes for Tuesday. They'll decide soon about Wednesday.
2023 Hurricane Guide
2023 Hurricane Guide – A Preparedness Guide that provides you the updated information you may need in the event of a hurricane.
We know too well that 2022 was not a quiet year for storms. With the damage caused by the wrath of Hurricane Ian, SWFL residents will want to be more prepared than ever.
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