Governor Ron DeSantis Cautions Residents to Monitor Subtropical Storm Nicole
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Governor Ron DeSantis Cautions Residents to Monitor Subtropical Storm Nicole

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

Governor DeSantis Issues State of Emergency for 34 Counties to Prepare for Potential Impacts from the Storm TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 22-253, declaring a State of Emergency for 34 counties in the potential path of Subtropical Storm Nicole. Governor DeSantis has issued the EO in an abundance of caution so that…

Ian Was Powerful But Manatee County And Our State Will Prevail
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Ian Was Powerful But Manatee County And Our State Will Prevail

ByPublisher

Manatee County has felt the impacts from Hurricane Ian over the past week. The citizens of Manatee began preparing for Ian last weekend. Driving through neighborhoods I could observe windows being boarded up and outdoor furniture being secured inside homes.  Store shelves were emptied of water and other storm supplies. We all waited anxiously as…

Hurricane Ian News Release
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Hurricane Ian News Release

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

Following the updated forecast of Hurricane Ian, public safety officials are announcing plans for evacuations, beginning with a MANDATORY Zone A evacuation and VOLUNTARY Zone B evacuation, effective at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. “We’re expecting sustained tropical or hurricane winds to our barrier islands and coastal communities for as long as 48 hours, with…

HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT
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HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

Hurricane Watch  Beginning: 2022-09-26T09:12:00 COASTAL MANATEE  512 AM EDT MON SEP 26 2022  …HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT…  …STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT…  A HURRICANE WATCH MEANS HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS ARE POSSIBLE SOMEWHERE  WITHIN THIS AREA WITHIN THE NEXT 48 HOURS  A STORM SURGE WATCH MEANS LIFE-THREATENING INUNDATION, FROM RISING  WATER MOVING INLAND FROM THE COASTLINE, IS…

Manatee County Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Ian
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Manatee County Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Ian

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (September 24, 2022) – Manatee County has declared a local state of emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Ian. Manatee County’s Emergency Operations Center—which has been activated at level two since Friday—will continue to add staff and resources in preparation for a higher-level activation as the storm progresses. “It’s important for the public to…

Calm Before The Storm – Elsa Tuesday Morning Update
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Calm Before The Storm – Elsa Tuesday Morning Update

Bymanateeherald

Although winds are calm as Manatee County awakes this Tuesday morning, the weather is forecast to deteriorate with rain and possible high storm surges causing localized flooding. According to the National Hurricane Center, “Now that Elsa is gradually pulling away from Cuba, it will have an opportunity to strengthen.” Based on the 5:00 am forecast, “a Hurricane Watch has been issued for a portion of the west-central and Big Bend Florida coast. In addition it should be noted that much of the west coast of the Florida Peninsula is expected to see wind, rain, and surge impacts since that region will be on Elsa’s east side.”

Hurricane Elsa Continues On A Path To Florida
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Hurricane Elsa Continues On A Path To Florida

Bymanateeherald

There is an increasing risk of storm surge, wind, and rainfall impacts beginning Monday in the Florida Keys and spreading northward along the Florida Peninsula through Tuesday. However, the forecast uncertainty remains larger than usual due to Elsa’s potential interaction with the islands of Hispaniola and Cuba this weekend.
Interests throughout Florida should monitor Elsa’s progress and updates to the forecast.