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