Bulletin: Flood Advisory in Effect Until 8 PM EDT This Evening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of west central Florida, specifically Sarasota County.
When: Until 8:00 PM EDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas.
Additional Details:
- As of 6:21 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms, with minor flooding reported or expected in the advisory area. Rainfall amounts between 1 to 3 inches have already fallen.
- Additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is anticipated, which will likely exacerbate minor flooding.
- Locations that may experience flooding include: Lake Sarasota, Gulf Gate Estates, Gator Creek Estate, Bee Ridge, Vamo, and Osprey.
- For safety tips, visit this link.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:
Remember: “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles.
Key Information:
- Type: Flood Advisory
- Start Time (Local): August 25, 2025, 6:21 PM EDT
- End Time (Local): August 25, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
- County: Sarasota County
- State: Florida
- Headline: Flood Advisory from MON 6:21 PM EDT until MON 8:00 PM EDT
- Severity: Moderate
Article original publish date: 2025-08-25 11:17:00
Article source: www.winknews.com
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