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STORM WATCH!
OUTER RAINBANDS OF ISAAC CONTINUE TO PUSH THROUGH OUR AREA THIS MORNING.
TAKING A LOOK AT OUR LIVE RADAR-- THE ONLY ONE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
GOOD MORNING I'M CLAY MILLER--
NBC-2 HAS CREWS SPREAD ACROSS OUR COUNTIES-- BRINGING YOU THE LATEST INFORMATION FROM FLOODING CONCERNS TO CLEAN UP EFFORTS--
BUT FIRST WE GET YOU OVER TO NBC-2 CHIEF METEROLOGIST HALEY WEBB WITH THE LASTEST ON TROPICAL STORM ISAAC-- AND HALEY AS IT MOVES AWAY ANY MORE CONCERNS FOR THE AREA?
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Today's Weather Story
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"Tropical Storm Isaac skirting by SWFL"
We'll still be feeling the fringe effects of Isaac through the day as the storm skirts by to our west, but weather conditions are expected to gradually improve through the day.
The center of Isaac will stay a couple hundred miles offshore, but the storm's circulation and moisture will be far reaching enough to bring in some off and on showers this morning and even this afternoon.
While the threat of severe weather should stay on the low side, there's still some concern for isolated tornadoes as broken bands of rain continue to spiral around Isaac and into Southwest Florida. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Southwest Florida through 9 a.m., and this may be extended later depending on how the tornado threat plays out.
As far as our winds go, we'll still experience breezy and gusty conditions today with peak winds reaching 40-45 mph. Sustained winds should stay between 10-20 mph. During the first half of the day, our winds will be out of the southeast but will then shift to the south and southwest through the afternoon. With a strong onshore flow expected later, we'll see the possibility of higher than normal tides and a surge of 2-4 feet. The areas most susceptible for surge will be locations from Marco Island to Everglades City, where the surge may be on the higher end of that range.
By tonight our winds will subside, but we'll notice a stiff breeze at times. A few passing showers will also be possible as we go through the overnight hours, especially for areas close to the coast.
Winds will continue to die down Tuesday, but some of Isaac's wrap-around moisture will still spark scattered showers and even a few thunderstorms during the afternoon
We'll notice a fair about of cloud cover today and Tuesday, but sunshine should also mix in through the day as the cloud clover becomes more broken.
Isaac's moisture will become less and less evident around here for the second half of the week as we get more sun with just a few hit-or-miss showers.
By the upcoming weekend, our weather will return to "normal" for late summer in Southwest Florida. We'll see more sun, highs in the 90s, and some scattered afternoon storms.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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WE START OUR TROPICAL STORM ISAAC COVERAGE ON FORT MYERS BEACH--
WHERE MANDATORY EVACUATIONS HAVE BEEN LIFTED.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE ALONG MIROMAR STREET,
AND DANIELLE--
YOUR UP TO YOUR ANKLES IN WATER THIS MORNING--
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THIS SPOT APPEARS TO BE THE WORST
15 HOURS OF ON AND OFF RAIN AND RUN OFF.
AS FOR THE REST OF THE ISLAND WE SPENT THE EARLY MORNING CHECKING IT OUT. ALL APEARS TO BE JUST FINE RIGHT NOW.
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ISAAC'S NAME WAS ENOUGH FOR THESE BUSINESSES TO STAY BOARDED UP OVER NIGHT, BUT KEPT THIS 7-11'S DOORS OPEN.
THE WORST OF WIND AND RAIN APPEARS TO BE OVER.
15 YEAR FORT MYERS BEACH RESIDENT KEVIN G. OPTED OUT ON EVACUATING YESTERDAY, WHEN HE LEARNED THE STORM WAS HEADED MORE WEST.
THIS MORNING HE TOOK A DRIVE FOR BITE AND SAYS THE REMNANTS OF THE STORM ARE MINIMAL.
sot Kevin G./ Resident
"otherwise wet down here on the road is a low lying area so it was wet. Other than that normal. Typical. Looks like a typical afternoon."
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WHILE THE ISLAND COULD FACE A POTENTIAL SURGE THAT COULD CHANGE WHETHER BUSINESSES DECIDE TO REOPEN TODAY.
HIGH TIDE IS EXPECTED TO ROLL IN AROUND 9:30.
ON FMB DK NBC-2.
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IN FORT MYERS BEACH-- A RIP CURRENT CONCERN.
NEW VIDEO THIS MORNING FOR YOU AFTER-- WINDS WHIPPED UP UPWARDS OF 40 MILES PER HOUR OVERNIGHT.
AND TIDES ARE EXPECTED TO BE TWO TO FOUR FEET HIGHER THAN NORMAL THIS MORNING.
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Sonya Rodriguez
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I would be afraid of rip currents. Right now if you go over the bridge the water is all the way out so that means the surge has pulled the water out. You can get sucked out. That's dangerous.
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Annrita Chappell
Fort Myers beach
We actually live in a home up on stilts so we aren't worried in that regard but I'm worried about people and businesses that could take on all that water.
MANY PEOPLE DIDN'T HEED THE MANDATORY EVACUATION.
BUT IT HAS BEEN LIFTED THIS MORNING.
NOW COMES THE THREAT OF POTENTIAL FLOODING OF COASTAL WATERWAYS.
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OUR TEAM COVERAGE CONTINUES THIS MORNING IN EVERGLADES CITY--
WHERE IT'S BEEN DRIZZLING ON AND OFF.
NBC-2'S GABY FLEISCHMAN IS LIVE IN EVERGLADES CITY WHERE THERE WAS CONCERN OF A STORM SURGE.
WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS LIKE FOR YOU RIGHT NOW?
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AFTER SURVEYING AREA THERE'S NO DAMAGE. WEVE BEEN GETTING ON AND OFF DRIZZLES AND WIND GUSTS BUT NOTHING MAJOR. STANDING WATER BUT NO FLOODING. OFFICERS HAVE BEEN DRIVING AROUND MONITORING CONDITIONS, THEIR BIGGEST CONCERN WAS THE FLOODING ON CAUSEWAY INTO CHOKOLOSKE BUT THAT'S ALL CLEAR.
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-MONITORING CONDITIONS OVER PAST 24 HRS. TALK ABOUT CURRENT CONDITIONS.
-LOW LYING AREA, CONCERNED ABOUT FLOODING DURING HIGH TIE.
-RESIDENTS USED TO THIS.
-PEOPLE PARKED CARS ON BRIDGE JUST IN CASE WATER GETS HIGH, AND ALL AROUND TOWN YOU'LL SEE CARS PARKED IN ELEVATED AREAS.
-THERE IS STANDING WATER ON ALMOST ALL THE STREETS BUT NO MAJOR FLOODING AND ACCESS CONCERNS.
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-EXPECTING WIND SHIFT THIS AFTERNOON THAT COULD BRING IN STORM SURGE. WELL CONTINUE TO KEEP AN EYE OUT ON CHANGES.
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IN EVERGLADES CITY--
RESIDENTS ARE WORRIED ABOUT FLOODING--AS THREE TO FOUR FEET ARE EXPECTED IN SOME PARTS.
ON PLANTATION ISLAND EVEN IN A REGULAR STORM THIS AREA SEES PLENTY OF WATER.
ALTHOUGH FORECASTERS DON'T BELIEVE A STORM SURGE IS A MAJOR CONCERN TO IMPACT ON THIS MORNING'S HIGH TIDE CYCLE--
RESIDENTS WERE READY FOR THE WORST.
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Sot 01:48
02:52
.From what we've heard about Wilma and other storms they don't even go pass the threshold of the door. I guess we'll jut go swimming in our front yard I guess.
JONES SAYS HE'S GONE THROUGH SEVERAL STORMS WHILE LIVING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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A STATE OF EMERGENCY IS DECLARED FOR THE GULF SHORES.AS TROPICAL STORM ISAAC IS EXPECTED TO MAKE LANDFALL SOMETIME WEDNESDAY.
TOURISTS HAVE BEEN ENCOURAGED TO LEAVE THAT AREA BEFORE THE ROADS BECOME TOO CONGESTED FOR RESIDENTS OF THE CITY.
MORE THAN 53 THOUSAND RESIDENTS IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA HAVE BEEN TOLD TO EVACUATE--- WHILE THE GOVERNOR--- BOBBY JINDAL ---SAYS HE IS LIKELY TO SKIP THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION.
JINDAL HAD BEEN SCHEDULED TO SPEAK AT THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION IN TAMPA TOMORROW NIGHT.
A HURRICANE WARNING IS ISSUED FOR PARTS OF LOUISIANA, WHICH INCLUDES THE NEW ORLEANS AREA.
WEDNESDAY IS THE SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE KATRINA.
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TROPICAL STORM ISAAC BARELY STIRRED FLORIDA KEYS RESIDENTS--
BUT IT DID FLOOD MANY AREAS-- AS YOU SEE PEOPLE UP TO THEIR KNEES IN WATER.
WINDS CLOCKED IN AT 65 MILES PER HOUR.
WHERE CLEAN UP CREWS WILL BE OUT TODAY PICKING UP DOWN TREES AS THE SUN RISES.
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R-N-C OFFICIALS ARE RELEASING A THREE-DAY SCHEDULE FOR THE PARTY'S NATIONAL CONVENTION, SHORTENED BECAUSE OF TROPICAL STORM ISAAC.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS LIVE IN OUR NEWSROOM WITH THE LATEST DETAILS--
STACEY.
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MITT ROMNEY WILL OFFICIALLY BE NOMINATED ON TUESDAY AND SPEAK ON THURSDAY.
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THE GOP POSTPONED MOST OF TODAY'S LINEUP, CRAMMING 4 DAYS OF EVENTS INTO 3.
THEY WILL BRIEFLY CONVIENCE THIS AFTERNOON AT 2, BUT THEN ADJORN AND GEAR UP FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK.
THIS IS VIDEO OF THE KICKOFF PARTY THAT WENT ON AS PLANNED.
ORGANIZERS SAY ROUGHLY 20-THOUSAND PEOPLE WERE INVITED, IT NOT CLEAR THIS MORNING, HOW MANY PEOPLE SHOWED UP.
DELEGATES ENJOYED CUBAN AND LOCAL SEAFOOD.
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A FEW OTHER CHANGES TODAY.
A BREAKFAST AND A PANEL DISCUSSION WERE BOTH MOVED INSIDE, AND TODAY, ORGANIZERS MAY HAVE TO FILL ANOTHER SPEAKER SPOT.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR BOBY JINDAL WAS SET TO SPEAK TOMORROW NIGHT, BUT SAYS HE WILL SKIP THE CONVENTION IF THE CURRENT PATH OF THE STORM CONTINUES.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM, STACEY DEFFENBAUGH NBC-2.
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IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -
TUNE US IN ON WAVV 101.1 - WE ARE LIVE FROM 6-7!
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Full Forecast
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"Tropical Storm Isaac skirting by SWFL"
We'll still be feeling the fringe effects of Isaac through the day as the storm skirts by to our west, but weather conditions are expected to gradually improve through the day.
The center of Isaac will stay a couple hundred miles offshore, but the storm's circulation and moisture will be far reaching enough to bring in some off and on showers this morning and even this afternoon.
While the threat of severe weather should stay on the low side, there's still some concern for isolated tornadoes as broken bands of rain continue to spiral around Isaac and into Southwest Florida. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Southwest Florida through 9 a.m., and this may be extended later depending on how the tornado threat plays out.
As far as our winds go, we'll still experience breezy and gusty conditions today with peak winds reaching 40-45 mph. Sustained winds should stay between 10-20 mph. During the first half of the day, our winds will be out of the southeast but will then shift to the south and southwest through the afternoon. With a strong onshore flow expected later, we'll see the possibility of higher than normal tides and a surge of 2-4 feet. The areas most susceptible for surge will be locations from Marco Island to Everglades City, where the surge may be on the higher end of that range.
By tonight our winds will subside, but we'll notice a stiff breeze at times. A few passing showers will also be possible as we go through the overnight hours, especially for areas close to the coast.
Winds will continue to die down Tuesday, but some of Isaac's wrap-around moisture will still spark scattered showers and even a few thunderstorms during the afternoon
We'll notice a fair about of cloud cover today and Tuesday, but sunshine should also mix in through the day as the cloud clover becomes more broken.
Isaac's moisture will become less and less evident around here for the second half of the week as we get more sun with just a few hit-or-miss showers.
By the upcoming weekend, our weather will return to "normal" for late summer in Southwest Florida. We'll see more sun, highs in the 90s, and some scattered afternoon storms.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION?
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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LOTS OF RAIN AND GUSTY WINDS, BUT MARCO ISLAND SEEMS TO BE DOING OK FROM ISAAC.
RIGHT NOW---
FIRE AND POLICE HAVE BEEFED UP PATROLS THIS MORNING-- ASSESSING ANY DAMAGE.
NBC-2'S JOELLE PARKS IS LIVE ON THE ISLAND THIS MORNING--
HOW'S IT LOOKING OUT THERE NOW?
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IT'S STILL RAINING AND WE'RE FEELING THE GUSTY WINDS BUT MARCO ISLAND PREPARED FOR ISAAC- AND SAW VERY LITTLE DAMAGE AS RESULT.
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THIS MORNING-WE SURVEYED THE ISLAND. IT'S VERY WET- BUT WE SAW VERY LITTLE DEBRIS OR STANDING WATER. THE JOLLEY BRIDGE- DESOLATE AT THIS HOUR. UNLIKE YESTERDAY WHEN THERE WAS A STEADY STREAM I PEOPLE LEAVING THE ISLAND BECAUSE OF VOLUNTARY EVACUATIONS.
THE VOLUNTARY EVACUATION NOTICE HAS BEEN CANCELED. A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS STILL IN EFFECT.
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OUR METEOROLOGISTS TELL US MARCO IS SEEING WIND GUSTS OF 30-35 MPH.
YOU CAN SEE THESE TREES SWAYING IN THE WIND. BUT ISLANDERS WILL TAKE THIS- COMPARED TO WHY THEY PREPARED FOR WITH ISAAC.
REPORTING LIVE JP.
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IN COLLIER COUNTY--
CHOPPY WATERS TURN CALM IN MARCO ISLAND--
AND THERE IS NO LONGER EVACUATIONS OR REPORTS OF FLOODING.
NEW VIDEO FROM THE RAIN OVERNIGHT.
HARBOR MASTER KRIS GREENOUGH SPENT THE NIGHT CHECKING BOATS-
TO MAKE SURE THEY'RE SECURE FOR ANY POTENTIAL INCOMING STORM SURGE.
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kris 44:28 "to determine if it's going to come up fast- is it just going to come up at a normal level or are we going to get any sort of tidal surge at all."
EVERYTHING THOUGH WAS IN PLACE AND READY FOR ANY TYPE OF DISASTER- WORKERS EVEN CHAINED GENERATORS TO TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON THE ISLAND IN CASE OF A POWER OUTAGE.
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE CLOSED TODAY--
AS WELL AS ALL OF OUR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
SOME GOVERNMENT OFFICES WILL CLOSE WHILE OTHERS REMAIN OPEN --
NEW THIS MORNING. CHARLOTTE COUNTY ANNOUNCED A 2 HOUR START TIME FOR TUESDAY. LEE , HENDRY AND COLLIER WILL EVAULATE THE SITUATION AND MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT LATER TODAY.
WE'LL OF COURSE UPDATE YOU ON AIR AND ONLINE.
AND WE HAVE THE ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ON OUR WEBSITE N-B-C DASH TWO DOT COM.
CLICK ON THE LINK CALLED CANCELLATIONS AND CLOSINGS.
IT'S ON THE HOME PAGE.
WE HAVE POSTED ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR DAY.
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BREAKING OVERNIGHT IN AFGHANISTAN--
NATO FORCES SAY AN AFGHAN SOLDIER HAS TURNED HIS WEAPON ON INTERNATIONAL TROOPS, KILLING TWO COALITION SERVICE MEMBERS IN THE COUNTRY'S EAST.
THE ATTACK HAPPENED EARLY THIS MORNING IN LAGHMAN PROVINCE.
FEW DETAILS ARE BEING RELEASED BUT WE DO KNOW A SHOOTING IS BEING INVESTIGATED--
MEANTIME--
AFGHAN OFFICIALS SAY TALIBAN INSURGENTS HAVE BEHEADED 17 AFGHAN CIVILIANS OVERNIGHT FOR TAKING PART IN A MUSIC EVENT IN A TALIBAN-CONTROLLED AREA OF SOUTHERN AFGHANISTAN.
OFFICIALS SAY THE AREA WHERE THE SLAUGHTER TOOK PLACE IS COMPLETELY IN TALIBAN CONTROL.
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A TSUNAMI WARNING IS ISSUED OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR AFTER A SEVEN POINT FOUR EARTHQUAKE STRIKES OVERNIGHT.
THERE WERE NO IMMEDIATE REPORTS OF DAMAGES OR INJURIES.
THE EARTHQUAKE WAS LOCATED 86 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF SAN MIGUEL.
A TSUNAMI WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR COSTA RICA, NICARAGUA, EL SALVADOR, HONDURAS, GUATEMALA, PANAMA AND MEXICO.
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THE LIKELY CAUSE OF A DEADLY AIR RACE WILL BE RELEASED TODAY.
THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD WILL DETERMINE THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE CRASH, WHICH KILLED THE PILOT AND TEN PEOPLE ON THE GROUND DURING LAST YEAR'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES IN RENO, NEVADA.
DOZENS MORE WERE HURT.
INVESTIGATORS HAVE FOCUSED ON LOOSE SCREWS IN THE PLANE'S TAIL.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"Tropical Storm Isaac skirting by SWFL"
We'll still be feeling the fringe effects of Isaac through the day as the storm skirts by to our west, but weather conditions are expected to gradually improve through the day.
The center of Isaac will stay a couple hundred miles offshore, but the storm's circulation and moisture will be far reaching enough to bring in some off and on showers this morning and even this afternoon.
While the threat of severe weather should stay on the low side, there's still some concern for isolated tornadoes as broken bands of rain continue to spiral around Isaac and into Southwest Florida. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Southwest Florida through 9 a.m., and this may be extended later depending on how the tornado threat plays out.
As far as our winds go, we'll still experience breezy and gusty conditions today with peak winds reaching 40-45 mph. Sustained winds should stay between 10-20 mph. During the first half of the day, our winds will be out of the southeast but will then shift to the south and southwest through the afternoon. With a strong onshore flow expected later, we'll see the possibility of higher than normal tides and a surge of 2-4 feet. The areas most susceptible for surge will be locations from Marco Island to Everglades City, where the surge may be on the higher end of that range.
By tonight our winds will subside, but we'll notice a stiff breeze at times. A few passing showers will also be possible as we go through the overnight hours, especially for areas close to the coast.
Winds will continue to die down Tuesday, but some of Isaac's wrap-around moisture will still spark scattered showers and even a few thunderstorms during the afternoon
We'll notice a fair about of cloud cover today and Tuesday, but sunshine should also mix in through the day as the cloud clover becomes more broken.
Isaac's moisture will become less and less evident around here for the second half of the week as we get more sun with just a few hit-or-miss showers.
By the upcoming weekend, our weather will return to "normal" for late summer in Southwest Florida. We'll see more sun, highs in the 90s, and some scattered afternoon storms.
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THIS MORNING WE ARE MONITORING GAS PRICES TO SEE WHAT KIND OF EFFECT TROPICAL STORM ISAAC HAD.
SO FAR-- THE COST OF A GALLON OF REGULAR HAS JUMPED 7 CENTS OVER 2 WEEKS.
TAKING A LOOK AT THE LATEST NUMBERS OVERNIGHT FROM TRIPLE A.
RIGHT NOW-- IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DRIVERS ARE PAYING-- 3-75. I saw it AT 3-82 ON GLADIOULUS AND SUMMERLIN THIS MORNING.
BUT, SINCE THE STORM--OIL PRODUCTION HAS SLOWED DOWN. SO THAT COULD MEAN ANOTHER SPIKE.
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IF YOU PLAN TO TAKE THE BUS THIS MORNING --
THERE'S A CHANCE IT'S NOT RUNNING BECAUSE OF THE STORM.
LEE TRAN SAYS BUSES WILL NOT BE ON THE ROADS TODAY.
SO ANY CONNECTING SERVICES BETWEEN COLLIER AND LEE COUNTIES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE.
IF YOU LIVE IN COLLIER COUNTY THOUGH.
COLLIER BUS SERVICE SAYS IT PLANS TO BE UP AND RUNNING TODAY.
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THE IMPACT OF ISAAC.
OUTER RAINBANDS OF ISAAC ARE PUSHING THROUGH OUR AREA THIS MORNING.
TAKING A LOOK AT OUR LIVE RADAR-- THE ONLY ONE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
GOOD MORNING I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG-- ALONG WITH CLAY MILLER WILL JOIN US IN A MOMENT.
NBC-2 HAS CREWS SPREAD ACROSS OUR COUNTIES-- BRINGING YOU THE LATEST INFORMATION FROM FLOODING CONCERNS TO CLEAN UP EFFORTS--
BUT FIRST LET'S GET YOU OVER TO NBC-2 CHIEF METEOROLOGIST HALEY WEBB WITH THE LATEST ON TROPICAL STORM ISAAC-- AND THE POTENTIAL FOR ISOLATED TORNADOES.
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Today's Weather Story
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"Tropical Storm Isaac skirting by SWFL"
We'll still be feeling the fringe effects of Isaac through the day as the storm skirts by to our west, but weather conditions are expected to gradually improve through the day.
The center of Isaac will stay a couple hundred miles offshore, but the storm's circulation and moisture will be far reaching enough to bring in some off and on showers this morning and even this afternoon.
While the threat of severe weather should stay on the low side, there's still some concern for isolated tornadoes as broken bands of rain continue to spiral around Isaac and into Southwest Florida. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Southwest Florida through 9 a.m., and this may be extended later depending on how the tornado threat plays out.
As far as our winds go, we'll still experience breezy and gusty conditions today with peak winds reaching 40-45 mph. Sustained winds should stay between 10-20 mph. During the first half of the day, our winds will be out of the southeast but will then shift to the south and southwest through the afternoon. With a strong onshore flow expected later, we'll see the possibility of higher than normal tides and a surge of 2-4 feet. The areas most susceptible for surge will be locations from Marco Island to Everglades City, where the surge may be on the higher end of that range.
By tonight our winds will subside, but we'll notice a stiff breeze at times. A few passing showers will also be possible as we go through the overnight hours, especially for areas close to the coast.
Winds will continue to die down Tuesday, but some of Isaac's wrap-around moisture will still spark scattered showers and even a few thunderstorms during the afternoon
We'll notice a fair about of cloud cover today and Tuesday, but sunshine should also mix in through the day as the cloud clover becomes more broken.
Isaac's moisture will become less and less evident around here for the second half of the week as we get more sun with just a few hit-or-miss showers.
By the upcoming weekend, our weather will return to "normal" for late summer in Southwest Florida. We'll see more sun, highs in the 90s, and some scattered afternoon storms.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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CREWS ARE KEEPING AN EYE ON A SECTION OF BEACH ON CAPTIVA ISLAND THIS MORNING, WHERE STORM SURGE COULD WASH OUT PART OF THE ISLAND'S MAIN ROAD.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE ON CAPTIVA NEAR JENSON'S ON THE GULF RENTALS.
CLIFTON, HOW IS THE BEACH LOOKING?
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THE LEE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAS BEEN KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON A SECTION OF CAPTIVA ISLAND'S MAIN ROAD THAT COULD HAVE WASHED AWAY.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE ON CAPTIVA ISLAND RIGHT NOW WITH THE LATEST.
LIVE
THE STORM SURGE HERE HASN'T BEEN AS BAD AS WHAT LEE D-O-T OFFICIALS THOUGHT IT COULD BE.
STILL, THE WATER HERE HAS BEEN RISING. TROPICAL STORM DEBBIE ERODED MUCH OF THIS BEACH PREVIOUSLY. SO D-O-T PUT THESE BOULDERS HERE TO PREVENT ANYMORE EROSION.
THEY THOUGHT ISAAC MAY CAUSE SOME PROBLEMS STILL, BUT BECAUSE THIS WATER DIDN'T RISE AS MUCH, THEY BELIEVE THE MAIN ROAD IS SAFE.
WE'LL SEE AFTER HIGH TIDE WHICH IS AROUND 8:30 THIS MORNING.
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155 TONS OF BOULDERS WERE PUT HERE DURING TROPICAL STORM DEBBIE, BECAUSE OF THE EROSION THAT WAS BEING CAUSED DURING THE STORM.
ISSAC IS THE FIRST TEST OF THIS SYSTEM, AND THAT'S WHY OFFICIALS ARE KEEPING A CLOSE EYE.
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FIRE CREWS AND THE LEE D-O-T HAVE BEEN COMING OUT TO CHECK THE BEACH THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT. HIGH-TIDE IS AT 8:00 THIS MORNING, WE'LL SEE THEN IF THIS SYSTEM HOLDS.
I'M CLIFTON FRENCH, REPORTING LIVE ON CAPTIVA.
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CREWS ARE KEEPING AN EYE ON A SECTION OF BEACH ON CAPTIVA ISLAND THIS MORNING, WHERE STORM SURGE COULD WASH OUT PART OF THE ISLAND'S MAIN ROAD.
THE LEE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PLACED THESE BOULDERS TO STOP BEACH EROSION.
155 TONS WERE PUT THERE DURING TROPICAL STORM DEBBY.
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"Just how shallow the distance is with that road and again that we've lost so much of the beach in the last year and a half"
ISSAC IS THE FIRST TEST OF THIS SYSTEM, AND THAT'S WHY OFFICIALS ARE KEEPING A CLOSE EYE.
FIRE CREWS AND THE LEE D-O-T HAVE BEEN COMING OUT TO CHECK THE BEACH THROUGHOUT THE MORNING.
HIGH-TIDE IS AT 8 AM AND WE'LL SEE THEN IF THIS SYSTEM HOLDS.
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IN COLLIER COUNTY--
CHOPPY WATERS TURN CALM IN MARCO ISLAND--
AND THERE IS NO LONGER EVACUATIONS OR REPORTS OF FLOODING.
THE HARBOR MASTER SPENT THE NIGHT CHECKING BOATS-
TO MAKE SURE THEY'RE SECURE FOR ANY POTENTIAL INCOMING STORM SURGE.
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MANDATORY EVACUATIONS HAVE BEEN LIFTED FOR FORT MYERS BEACH.
WHAT WAS ONCE ISAAC'S TARGET HAS GOTTEN OFF PRETTY EASY SO FAR,
BUT THERE IS STILL A CONCERN FOR STORM SURGE TODAY.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE ON MIROMAR STREET--
AND DANIELLE,
HOW IS IT LOOKING RIGHT NOW?
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THIS SPOT APPEARS TO BE THE WORST
15 HOURS OF ON AND OFF RAIN AND RUN OFF.
AS FOR THE REST OF THE ISLAND WE SPENT THE EARLY MORNING CHECKING IT OUT. ALL APEARS TO BE JUST FINE RIGHT NOW.
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ISAAC'S NAME WAS ENOUGH FOR THESE BUSINESSES TO STAY BOARDED UP OVER NIGHT, BUT KEPT THIS 7-11'S DOORS OPEN.
THE WORST OF WIND AND RAIN APPEARS TO BE OVER.
GOOD NEWS FOR THIS CURIOUS OUT-OF-TOWNER WHO WANTED TO CHECK IT ALL OUT HIMSELF AND GRAB A QUICK BITE
Sot
:06
"I was on the beach and yah know it was kind of calm and not as bad as I originally thought it would be. Nothing."
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WHILE THE ISLAND COULD FACE A POTENTIAL SURGE THAT COULD CHANGE WHETHER BUSINESSES DECIDE TO REOPEN TODAY.
HIGH TIDE IS EXPECTED TO ROLL IN AROUND 9:30.
ON FMB DK NBC-2.
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IN FORT MYERS BEACH-- A RIP CURRENT CONCERN.
NEW VIDEO THIS MORNING FOR YOU AFTER-- WINDS WHIPPED UP UPWARDS OF 40 MILES PER HOUR OVERNIGHT.
AND TIDES ARE EXPECTED TO BE TWO TO FOUR FEET HIGHER THAN NORMAL THIS MORNING.
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Sonya Rodriguez
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I would be afraid of rip currents. Right now if you go over the bridge the water is all the way out so that means the surge has pulled the water out. You can get sucked out. That's dangerous.
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Annrita Chappell
Fort Myers beach
We actually live in a home up on stilts so we aren't worried in that regard but I'm worried about people and businesses that could take on all that water.
MANY PEOPLE DIDN'T HEED THE MANDATORY EVACUATION.
BUT IT HAS BEEN LIFTED THIS MORNING.
NOW COMES THE THREAT OF POTENTIAL FLOODING OF COASTAL WATERWAYS.
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TROPICAL STORM ISAAC BARELY STIRRED FLORIDA KEYS RESIDENTS--
BUT IT DID FLOOD MANY AREAS-- AS YOU SEE PEOPLE UP TO THEIR KNEES IN WATER.
WINDS CLOCKED IN AT 65 MILES PER HOUR.
CLEAN UP CREWS WILL BE OUT TODAY PICKING UP DOWN TREES AS THE SUN RISES.
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WORKING ITS WAY WESTWARD-- A LIVE LOOK RIGHT NOW
WHERE FOLKS LIVING ON THE GULF SHORES NEAR LOUISIANA AND THE PANHANDLE ARE PREPARING FOR TROPICAL STORM ISAAC TO MAKE LANDFALL--
POSSIBLY AS A HURRICANE.
THIS--- AS NEW ORLEANS WILL MARK THE SEVENTH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF KATRINA ON WEDNESDAY.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS LIVE IN OUR NEWSROOM--
WITH HOW THE COAST IN PREPARING--
STACEY
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KRISTA, CLAY.
A LOT OF PEOPLE IN NEW ORLEANS HAVE BEEN UP FOR HOURS.
PACKING UP THEIR BELONGS AND PREPARING FOR THIS STORM.
I'VE LEARNED THIS MORNING, TWO AREAS ISSUSING MANDATORY EVACUATIONS AT 9 THIS MORNING.
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THE STORM IS EXPECTD TO PICK UP STEAM AND MAKE LANDFALL, POSSIBLY WEDNESDAY, ON THE 7TH ANNIVERSAY OF HURRICANE KATRINA.
OVERNIGHT AND THIS MORNING, PEOPLE FILLED UP ON GAS, AND STARTED BUYING PLYWOOD TO BOARD UP.
AT 8 THIS MORNING, I FOUND AT LEAST A HALF A DOZENS SPOTS SETTING UP SANDBAG LOCATIONS.
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SOT PHIL BRYANT, GOVERNOR OF MISSISSIPPI
I urge Mississippians to monitor their local media and heed all warnings and
evacuation orders issued by local and state officials.
OVERNIGHT, PARTS OF FLORIDA MILLIONS HAVE BEEN PUMMELED BY WIND AND RAIN FROM ISAAC.
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BACK TO PREPS IN NEW ORLEANS, THEY AREN'T TAKING ANY CHANCES.
MANY OF THE SCHOOLS ARE ALREADY CLOSED TODAY, TOMORROW, AND WEDNESDAY AS THE STORM GETS CLOSER.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM, STACEY DEFFENBAUGH NBC-2.
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BREAKING OVERNIGHT IN AFGHANISTAN--
NATO FORCES SAY AN AFGHAN SOLDIER HAS TURNED HIS WEAPON ON INTERNATIONAL TROOPS, KILLING TWO COALITION SERVICE MEMBERS IN THE COUNTRY'S EAST.
THE ATTACK HAPPENED EARLY THIS MORNING IN LAGHMAN PROVINCE.
FEW DETAILS ARE BEING RELEASED BUT WE DO KNOW A SHOOTING IS BEING INVESTIGATED--
MEANTIME--
AFGHAN OFFICIALS SAY TALIBAN INSURGENTS HAVE BEHEADED 17 AFGHAN CIVILIANS OVERNIGHT FOR TAKING PART IN A MUSIC EVENT IN A TALIBAN-CONTROLLED AREA OF SOUTHERN AFGHANISTAN.
OFFICIALS SAY THE AREA WHERE THE SLAUGHTER TOOK PLACE IS COMPLETELY IN TALIBAN CONTROL.
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Weather Trends
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"Tropical Storm Isaac skirting by SWFL"
We'll still be feeling the fringe effects of Isaac through the day as the storm skirts by to our west, but weather conditions are expected to gradually improve through the day.
The center of Isaac will stay a couple hundred miles offshore, but the storm's circulation and moisture will be far reaching enough to bring in some off and on showers this morning and even this afternoon.
While the threat of severe weather should stay on the low side, there's still some concern for isolated tornadoes as broken bands of rain continue to spiral around Isaac and into Southwest Florida. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Southwest Florida through 9 a.m., and this may be extended later depending on how the tornado threat plays out.
As far as our winds go, we'll still experience breezy and gusty conditions today with peak winds reaching 40-45 mph. Sustained winds should stay between 10-20 mph. During the first half of the day, our winds will be out of the southeast but will then shift to the south and southwest through the afternoon. With a strong onshore flow expected later, we'll see the possibility of higher than normal tides and a surge of 2-4 feet. The areas most susceptible for surge will be locations from Marco Island to Everglades City, where the surge may be on the higher end of that range.
By tonight our winds will subside, but we'll notice a stiff breeze at times. A few passing showers will also be possible as we go through the overnight hours, especially for areas close to the coast.
Winds will continue to die down Tuesday, but some of Isaac's wrap-around moisture will still spark scattered showers and even a few thunderstorms during the afternoon
We'll notice a fair about of cloud cover today and Tuesday, but sunshine should also mix in through the day as the cloud clover becomes more broken.
Isaac's moisture will become less and less evident around here for the second half of the week as we get more sun with just a few hit-or-miss showers.
By the upcoming weekend, our weather will return to "normal" for late summer in Southwest Florida. We'll see more sun, highs in the 90s, and some scattered afternoon storms.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION OR CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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OUR TEAM COVERAGE CONTINUES THIS MORNING IN EVERGLADES CITY--
WHERE IT'S BEEN DRIZZLING ON AND OFF.
NBC-2'S GABY FLEISCHMAN IS LIVE IN EVERGLADES CITY WHERE THERE WAS CONCERN OF A STORM SURGE.
WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS LIKE FOR YOU RIGHT NOW?
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AFTER SURVEYING AREA THERE'S NO DAMAGE. WEVE BEEN GETTING ON AND OFF DRIZZLES AND WIND GUSTS BUT NOTHING MAJOR. STANDING WATER BUT NO FLOODING. OFFICERS HAVE BEEN DRIVING AROUND MONITORING CONDITIONS, THEIR BIGGEST CONCERN WAS THE FLOODING ON CAUSEWAY INTO CHOKOLOSKE BUT THAT'S ALL CLEAR.
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-MONITORING CONDITIONS OVER PAST 24 HRS. TALK ABOUT CURRENT CONDITIONS.
-LOW LYING AREA, CONCERNED ABOUT FLOODING DURING HIGH TIE.
-RESIDENTS USED TO THIS.
-PEOPLE PARKED CARS ON BRIDGE JUST IN CASE WATER GETS HIGH, AND ALL AROUND TOWN YOU'LL SEE CARS PARKED IN ELEVATED AREAS.
-THERE IS STANDING WATER ON ALMOST ALL THE STREETS BUT NO MAJOR FLOODING AND ACCESS CONCERNS.
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-EXPECTING WIND SHIFT THIS AFTERNOON THAT COULD BRING IN STORM SURGE. WELL CONTINUE TO KEEP AN EYE OUT ON CHANGES.
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IN EVERGLADES CITY--
RESIDENTS ARE WORRIED ABOUT FLOODING--AS THREE TO FOUR FEET ARE EXPECTED IN SOME PARTS.
ON PLANTATION ISLAND EVEN IN A REGULAR STORM THIS AREA SEES PLENTY OF WATER.
ALTHOUGH FORECASTERS DON'T BELIEVE A STORM SURGE IS A MAJOR CONCERN TO IMPACT ON THIS MORNING'S HIGH TIDE CYCLE--
RESIDENTS WERE READY FOR THE WORST.
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Sot 01:48
02:52
From what we've heard about Wilma and other storms they don't even go pass the threshold of the door. I guess we'll jut go swimming in our front yard I guess.
JONES SAYS HE'S GONE THROUGH SEVERAL STORMS WHILE LIVING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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BRAND NEW INFORMATION OUT OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY THIS MORNING --
WE'RE TOLD EMERGENCY LEADERS WILL MEET THIS MORNING TO TALK ABOUT ANY DAMAGE FROM TROPICAL STORM ISAAC.
AS OF RIGHT NOW -- NO MAJOR ISSUES.
THERE ARE SOME POWER OUTAGES.
AND WHILE SCHOOL IS CLOSED THERE TODAY -- WE ARE TOLD SCHOOLS AND BUSES WILL BE ON A TWO HOUR STARTING TIME DELAY TOMORROW.
DISMISSAL WILL HAPPEN AT THE REGULAR TIME.
JUST SCHOOL AND BUSES WILL HAVE A TWO HOUR STARTING TIME DELAY.
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R-N-C OFFICIALS ARE RELEASING A THREE-DAY SCHEDULE FOR THE PARTY'S NATIONAL CONVENTION, SHORTENED BECAUSE OF TROPICAL STORM ISAAC. Tampa police have closed several roads because of flooding caused by rain from Tropical Storm Isaac.
PARTY OFFICIALS SAY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY WILL BE NOMINATED TUESDAY, AS WELL AS VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE PAUL RYAN.
PLANNERS DECIDED SATURDAY TO DELAY THE CONVENTION'S START, THEN HAD TO SCRAMBLE TO SHAVE SOME SPEAKERS AND FIND NEW PLACES FOR OTHERS.
FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT GAVE UP HIS SPEAKING SPOT TO DEAL WITH THE STORM,
AND LOUISIANA GOVERNOR BOBBY JINDAL IS LIKELY TO REMAIN IN LOUISIANA PREPPING FOR ISAAC.
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NEW THIS MORNING--
IN JUST A COUPLE HOURS, GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT IS EXPECTED TO ADDRESS FLORIDA'S CONVENTION DELEGATES.
WE'RE TOLD HE'LL UPDATE THEM ABOUT THE LATEST ON TROPICAL STORM ISAAC AND EFFORTS TO AID THOSE IMPACTED BY THE STORM IN FLORIDA AND NEIGHBORING GULF STATES.
AGAIN, THAT'S TAKING PLACE AT 8-30 THIS MORNING AT THE INNISBROOK RESORT AND SPA.
THAT IS THE HOTEL THE FLORIDA DELEGATES ARE STATIONED AT FOR THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION.
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A TSUNAMI WARNING IS ISSUED OFF THE COAST OF EL SALVADOR AFTER A SEVEN POINT FOUR EARTHQUAKE STRIKES OVERNIGHT.
THERE WERE NO IMMEDIATE REPORTS OF DAMAGES OR INJURIES.
THE EARTHQUAKE WAS LOCATED 86 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF SAN MIGUEL.
A TSUNAMI WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR COSTA RICA, NICARAGUA, EL SALVADOR, HONDURAS, GUATEMALA, PANAMA AND MEXICO.
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THE LIKELY CAUSE OF A DEADLY AIR RACE WILL BE RELEASED TODAY.
THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD WILL DETERMINE THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE CRASH, WHICH KILLED THE PILOT AND TEN PEOPLE ON THE GROUND DURING LAST YEAR'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES IN RENO, NEVADA.
DOZENS MORE WERE HURT.
INVESTIGATORS HAVE FOCUSED ON LOOSE SCREWS IN THE PLANE'S TAIL.
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Full Forecast
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"Tropical Storm Isaac skirting by SWFL"
We'll still be feeling the fringe effects of Isaac through the day as the storm skirts by to our west, but weather conditions are expected to gradually improve through the day.
The center of Isaac will stay a couple hundred miles offshore, but the storm's circulation and moisture will be far reaching enough to bring in some off and on showers this morning and even this afternoon.
While the threat of severe weather should stay on the low side, there's still some concern for isolated tornadoes as broken bands of rain continue to spiral around Isaac and into Southwest Florida. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Southwest Florida through 9 a.m., and this may be extended later depending on how the tornado threat plays out.
As far as our winds go, we'll still experience breezy and gusty conditions today with peak winds reaching 40-45 mph. Sustained winds should stay between 10-20 mph. During the first half of the day, our winds will be out of the southeast but will then shift to the south and southwest through the afternoon. With a strong onshore flow expected later, we'll see the possibility of higher than normal tides and a surge of 2-4 feet. The areas most susceptible for surge will be locations from Marco Island to Everglades City, where the surge may be on the higher end of that range.
By tonight our winds will subside, but we'll notice a stiff breeze at times. A few passing showers will also be possible as we go through the overnight hours, especially for areas close to the coast.
Winds will continue to die down Tuesday, but some of Isaac's wrap-around moisture will still spark scattered showers and even a few thunderstorms during the afternoon
We'll notice a fair about of cloud cover today and Tuesday, but sunshine should also mix in through the day as the cloud clover becomes more broken.
Isaac's moisture will become less and less evident around here for the second half of the week as we get more sun with just a few hit-or-miss showers.
By the upcoming weekend, our weather will return to "normal" for late summer in Southwest Florida. We'll see more sun, highs in the 90s, and some scattered afternoon storms.
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ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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TROPICAL STORM ISAAC MAY BE MOVING FARTHER AWAY FROM SOUTHWEST FLORIDA --
BUT WE'RE NOT IN THE CLEAR YET.
FLOODING AND STORM SURGE ARE STILL BIG CONCERNS TODAY.
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ON CAPTIVA.
CREWS ARE KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON PARTS OF CAPTIVA ISLAND.
SOME WORRY HIGH TIDE COULD WASH OUT THE ISLAND'S MAIN ROAD: CAPTIVA DRIVE.
LEE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS SAY THEY HOPE NEW BOULDERS PLACED ALONG THE BEACH WILL KEEP THE ROAD FROM GETTING WASHED OUT.
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AND LET'S HEAD OVER TO FORT MYERS BEACH.
PEOPLE THERE ARE DEALING WITH SOME FLOODING.
WE FOUND THIS PARKING LOT ON MIROMAR STREET -- UNDERWATER.
THIS AFTER ABOUT 14 HOURS OF RAIN.
OUR CREWS DROVE UP AND DOWN FORT MYERS BEACH.
AND SO FAR, HAVEN'T FOUND ANY DAMAGE.
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IN COLLIER COUNTY --
HEAVY RAIN AND GUSTY WINDS --
BUT VERY LITTLE DAMAGE.
OUR METEOROLOGISTS TELL US PEOPLE THERE ARE SEEING BETWEEN 30 AND 35 MILE PER HOUR WINDS.
A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS STILL IN EFFECT ON THE ISLAND.
THE VOLUNTARY EVACUATION NOTICE THERE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE CLOSED TODAY--
AS WELL AS ALL OF OUR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
SOME GOVERNMENT OFFICES WILL CLOSE WHILE OTHERS REMAIN OPEN --
CHARLOTTE public SCHOOLS WILL HAVE A 2 HOUR DELAY TOMORROW. THIS MORNING OTHER DISTRICTS ARE EVALUATING THE SITUATION TO MAKE A DECISION SOMETIME TODAY.
WE HAVE THE ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ON OUR WEBSITE N-B-C DASH TWO DOT COM.
CLICK ON THE LINK CALLED CANCELLATIONS AND CLOSINGS.
IT'S ON THE HOME PAGE.
WE HAVE POSTED ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR DAY.
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REMEMBER FOR BREAKING NEWS, WEATHER INFORMATION AND NEWS ONLINE, 24-HOURS A DAY, HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE--
NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
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