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Storm Surge Warning issued September 27 at 5:07AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL* LOCATIONS AFFECTED- Cape Coral- Captiva- Sanibel* WIND- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind- Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 40 mph- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph- The wind threat has decreased from the previous assessment.- PLAN: The threat of hazardous wind has subsided.- PREPARE: Heed instructions from local officials when movingabout. Avoid restricted areas.- ACT: Dial 9 1 1 if you have a life-threatening emergency.Practice safety when moving about.- REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed- Little to no additional wind impacts expected. Communityofficials are now assessing the extent of actual windimpacts accordingly.* STORM SURGE- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 2-4 feetabove ground somewhere within surge prone areas- Window of concern: through this afternoon- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for stormsurge flooding greater than 3 feet above ground- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Shelter against life-threatening storm surge ofgreater than 3 feet above ground.- PREPARE: Flood preparations and ordered evacuations shouldbe complete. Evacuees should be in shelters well away fromstorm surge flooding.- ACT: Remain sheltered in a safe location. Do not ventureoutside.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding- Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.* FLOODING RAIN- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 2-4 inches, with locallyhigher amounts- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or nopotential for flooding rain- The flooding rain threat has decreased from the previousassessment.- PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.- PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protectagainst flooding rain at this time.- ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None- Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.* TORNADO- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected- The tornado threat has decreased from the previousassessment.- PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstormswith gusty winds may still occur.- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protectagainst tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latesttornado situation.- ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.* FOR MORE INFORMATION:- https://www.weather.gov/tbw

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