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Hurricane Matthew update from Lee County Emergency Management: Lee County is under Tropical Storm Watch

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Lee County is under a tropical storm watch.

The Lee County Emergency Operations Center has provided an update:

* Lee County Emergency Operations Center is NOT activated at this time, but the agency is closely monitoring the situation and is at Activation 2 status (partial staffing.)

* Lee County is NOT in the forecast cone currently, but due to the size of the storm, may experience winds and rains associated with the hurricane;

* Current forecast indicates 0.5 – 1.5 inches of rain, 20-30 mph sustained winds, with gusts from 40-55 mph from Thursday afternoon into Friday;

* Review your hurricane plans with family and friends;

* If you have travel plans this weekend, review them for any changes due to the path of Hurricane Matthew;

Continue to monitor local weather and media outlets;

Information is subject to change should the official forecast track change.