Tropical storm watch continues for SW Florida
naplesnews.com - Posted Mon. Sept. 8, 2008 - 8:49 a.m.
TROPICAL STORM WATCH CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTHWEST FL GULF COASTAL WATERS. AT 800 AM EDT THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IKE WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 21.1 NO. LONGITUDE 77.9 WEST. THIS LOCATION IS ABOUT 360 MILES SE OF MIAMI OR ABOUT 430 MILES SE OF NAPLES. Read more...
Ike's winds to make themself felt this afternoon
naplesnews.com - Posted Mon. Sept. 8, 2008 - 7:09 a.m.
NORTHEAST WINDS ACROSS MAINLAND SOUTH FLORIDA WILL SLOWLY INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS ESPECIALLY IN SQUALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SPIRAL BANDS ROTATING ONSHORE THE ATLANTIC COAST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY. FOR NAPLES, THERE IS ABOUT A 35 PERCENT CHANCE OF TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS, 39 MPH OR GREATER, THROUGH WEDNESDAY. Read more...
Southwest Florida now under tropical storm watch
naplesnews.com - Posted Mon. Sept. 8, 2008 - 7:01 a.m.
A TROPICAL STORM WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE SW FL GULF COASTAL WATERS FROM EAST CAPE SABLE TO CHOKOLOSKEE OUT 20 NM & FROM CHOKOLOSKEE TO BONITA BEACH OUT 60 NM. A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA WITH 36 HRS. Read more...
Collier officials watching closely as Ike moves into Caribbean
naplesnews.com - Posted Sat. Sept. 6, 2008 - 4:13 p.m.
Based on the Saturday, September 6, forecasts from the National Hurricane Center, the Collier County Emergency Management Department continues to encourage residents to monitor Hurricane Ike closely. Read more...
AccuWeather.com: Ike now likely to enter Gulf of Mexico
naplesnews.com - Posted Sat. Sept. 6, 2008 - 11:57 a.m.
The AccuWeather.com Hurricane Center reported that Hurricane Ike remains a major hurricane this morning as it moves west-southwest, more than 200 miles east-northeast of Grand Turk Island. The Category 3 hurricane has sustained winds of 115 mph. Read more...
Bonita Springs declares state of emergency in advance of Ike
naplesnews.com - Posted Sat. Sept. 6, 2008 - 11:57 a.m.
Bonita Springs City Council members have approved 7-0 a state of emergency for the city in the expectation that effects from Hurricane Ike will be felt in Southwest Florida. Read more...
Hurricane Ike: 11 a.m. advisory
naplesnews.com - Posted Sat. Sept. 6, 2008 - 11:55 a.m.
AT 1100 AM AST ... 1500Z ... THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IKE WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 21.9 NORTH ... LONGITUDE 68.8 WEST OR ABOUT 150 MILES ... 240 KM ... EAST OF GRAND TURK ISLAND. Read more...
Collier urges residents to prepare boats for Ike
naplesnews.com - Posted Sat. Sept. 6, 2008 - 11:50 a.m.
Hurricanes and tropical storms have the potential to damage boats even if the area is not directly hit with a storm. Read more...
Marco Island handing out hurricane reentry stickers today
naplesnews.com - Posted Sat. Sept. 6, 2008 - 11:50 a.m.
The City of Marco Island, in coordination with the State of Florida, Collier County, and the National Weather Service, is continuing to track and prepare for Hurricane Ike. The City will be providing hurricane stickers at Mackle Park on Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. To obtain a sticker for reentry you must show something with your Marco address. Read more...
Collier County not providing sandbags for Ike
naplesnews.com - Posted Sat. Sept. 6, 2008 - 11:48 a.m.
Collier County Emergency Management reminds residents that Collier County is NOT supplying sandbags or sand for bags. In preparation for Hurricane Ike, it is recommended using peat moss or bags of topsoil which can be purchased at home improvement stores or landscaping companies. Read more...
Medical center offers tips for dialysis patients during hurricane
naplesnews.com - Posted Sat. Sept. 6, 2008 - 11:48 a.m.
With Hurricane Ike projected to hit the South Florida coast, dialysis patients are especially at risk because they need treatment every other day to survive. Read more...
VIDEO: AP Special Section: Hurricane Ike
naplesnews.com - Posted Sat. Sept. 6, 2008 - 11:46 a.m.
As Hurricane Ike continues it's path to the Bahamas, the OVN has created a special section for all stories related to it. Read more...
Collier EOC urges residents to review disaster plan
naplesnews.com - Posted Sat. Sept. 6, 2008 - 11:42 a.m.
Regarding the serious Hurricane Ike in the Atlantic, Collier County Emergency Management Department has been in consultation with the Weather Service Offices and the Florida Division of Emergency Management. This serious storm poses concern for Collier County for high winds and storm surge potential. Read more...
Commissioners to meet Sunday over Hurricane Ike
naplesnews.com - Posted Sat. Sept. 6, 2008 - 11:23 a.m.
Notice is hereby given that the Collier County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 at 1 p.m. in the boardroom located on the third floor of the W. Harmon Turner Building (Administration Building F), Collier County Government Center, 3301 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples. Read more...
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