Helene Hurricane Preparation Fort Myers, FL

[O C Diver]

As was discussed in other threads about losses from Hurricane Ian in the Fort Myers, FL area, today is the day to make your plan! The possibility of a tropical storm / Hurricane Helene is very likely with the possibility of it reaching the Fort Myers area starting Thursday.

If it were me, depending on tomorrow morning's forecast, I would be taking my boat tomorrow morning up the Okeechobee waterway to Moore Haven. I would likely tie up at the Moore Haven town docks for the night and decide whether to cross to Stuart, FL on Wednesday based on the forecast.

I no longer own my trawler, so it's not an issue, but waiting till tomorrow to plan and leaving on Wednesday could be a problem with congestion at the locks.

Hopefully this storm doesn't develop. Stay Safe!

Ted

 

[mvweebles]

Here is the National Hurricane Center storm tracker. It's a fast moving storm and is currently forecast to be well west of the central Florida gulf coast, though as Ted suggests, that can change quickly. RIght now, >90% likliehood of storm formation.

Atlantic 7-Day Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook

Peter