6 am update from National Weather Service-
Wind advisory remains in effect until 7pm. Expect breezy conditions today. Sustained winds 25-30 MPH with gusts 40-50 MPH expected.
Rain and storms will move southeast along a frontal boundary. See map for expected timing of storms (starting early afternoon)
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11:12 pm update from National Weather Service-
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY… * WHAT…South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE…All of West Central and Southwest Florida. * WHEN…From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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4pm update-
For those asking about school tomorrow, here is an update from Polk County Public Schools:
“All PCPS after-school activities and sports are being canceled tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 9) in response to weather forecasts. We anticipate no other changes to PCPS operations at this time – all schools are scheduled to be open as normal.
Please stay tuned to our website and social media for updates.”
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original post:
Polk County Emergency Management-
There is potentially severe weather forecast for Polk County on Tuesday. Our primary threats are damaging winds (25 mph sustained and gusts of 50-60 mph) and isolated tornadoes possible tomorrow afternoon/evening. Emergency Management is monitoring this storm.
*We will update this post as any additional information is released.