Manatee County has extended its State of Emergency more than 2 weeks after Hurricane Debby. New rains are expected to add insult to injury for water logged parts of southwest Florida after Debby caused extensive flooding in the area.
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Sarasota County is also monitoring areas that are prone to flooding, especially in the wake of Hurricane Debby, which brought more than $100 million in damage, caused major flooding and resulted in more than 700 water rescues throughout both Sarasota and Manatee counties.
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North Port will have bags and sand available for residents while supplies last. Make sure to bring your own shovel to this site. There is a 10 bag limit per car.
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A stalled front draped across the state is creating a steady stream of rain and some tropical downpours across southwest Florida for the next several days. Widespread downpours that develop have the potential to bring in more flooding rains.
Thursday 8/22/24, 1pm: A look at some of the 48 hour rainfall reports from around the area. More rainfall in the forecast through the rest of the afternoon/evening and again tomorrow. Remember, if you see a flooded road, turn around, don't drown. #flwx pic.twitter.com/3tMAQIIpOi
— NWS Tampa Bay (@NWSTampaBay) August 22, 2024
North Port has received between 3-7 inches of rainfall in some areas of the city over the past 24 hours. City staff is monitoring the rainfall and water levels as thunderstorms move through the area.
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Late this weekend, the typical summer weather pattern returns with morning sunshine, hot afternoons, and a round of late-day thunderstorms.