Location: Lee County, Cape Coral, Southeast Yucca Pens area.
Size Est. 3 Fires. Approximately 23 Acres total.
Containment: 100% Mop-up procedures in progress.
Number of units on scene: 3 FFS Tractor-Plows, local Fire Department, Aircraft in the area.

Here's another reason why you should always lock your car! Florida Highway Patrol says this bear tried to break into a trooper's car.

Here's FHP's description of the 'suspect':

NAME: Unknown
ADDRESS: Unknown
AGE: Unknown
ALIAS: Teddy
WEIGHT: 500 plus pounds

📹: FHP SWFL

HEADS UP IF YOU'RE IN THE SOUTHEAST CAPE - CCPD is warning residents to avoid the area near SE 22nd Place and SE 32nd Terrace due to an underground propane tank leak. (10:10PM)

A transition from El Niño to #ENSO -neutral is likely by April-June 2024 (85% chance), with the odds of La Niña developing by June-August 2024 (60% chance). An #ElNino Advisory and #LaNina Watch remain in effect. cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analy…

🚨 #WATCH : As a confirmed large damaging tornado passes through as strong storms are passing through part of Florida this afternoon

📌 #StAugustine | #Florida

This afternoon, strong to severe storms are currently passing through the Florida area. The National Weather Service…

COASTAL CONCERNS CONTINUE: Coastal flooding is expected to be significant from Sarasota county northward. Minor coastal flooding is expected for Charlotte, Lee and Collier through this evening. Rip currents and high surf will continue through tomorrow. #flwx

Here's a closer look at the strong storms in Polk, Sarasota, Hillsborough, Hardee, DeSoto, Manatee... #SWFL #FLwx

Brush Fire 🔥 3210 Sunshine Blvd
Approx 1/8 acre with one structure in danger.

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Florida and Georgia until 3 PM EDT

Wednesday will be rather toasty! #FLwx #SWFL

Location: Collier County, 6th Ave NE. and Everglades Blvd.
Size Est: 10 Acres.
Containment: 100% Mop-up Operation in progress. Number of units on scene: 2 FFS Tractor-Plows, 1 Aircraft, and local Fire Department.

A GOES-East satellite view of today's eclipse.

PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE THIS AFTERNOON: SWFL may not be in the path of totality but we (along with the contiguous 48) will still enjoy a partial solar eclipse, viewable with 'eclipse' glasses or homemade projectors. The sun will be 52.6% obscured by the moon's shadow.

Well that’s blue-green algae. My girlfriend’s dad just sent me this video from Moody Creek. Lee DOH issued a health alert yesterday. Calusa Waterkeeper Fox 4 News

2024 HURRICANE OUTLOOK: Exceptionally warm sea-surface temperatures and a transition to La Nina are expected to lead to a very active hurricane season, which begins June 1. It doesn't necessarily mean that we'll take a direct hit, but now is the time to begin preparing. #flwx

I went out to a recovering mangrove in Estero Bay with researchers from FGCU to see how it is recovering Post-Ian and to learn more about what these mangroves mean for way of life in SWFL!

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Atlantic seasonal #hurricane forecast from Colorado State University calls for very active season: 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes & 5 major hurricanes. Extremely warm tropical Atlantic and likely #LaNina are the primary reasons.

tropical.colostate.edu/Forecast/2024-…

Here's a closer look at the strong storms in Hendry, Glades... #SWFL #FLwx

Here's a closer look at the strong storms in Lee, Charlotte... #SWFL #FLwx

HOUR-BY-HOUR TIME-LINE: Showers and storms will continue to weaken as they push into SWFL. Lightning and gusty wind will remain our primary threats, but our overall severe threat is low. Storms wind down by midnight with cooler, drier air filtering in overnight. #flwx