Collier County is bracing for the impact of Hurricane Milton. Milton strengthened to a major Category 5 hurricane on Monday. It is tracking the west coast of Florida, while Southwest Florida expects significant impacts, especially storm surges, wind and rain. Expect localized flooding and power outages.
This is a developing story and our reporters and photographers are located throughout Collier County providing coverage, contributing the latest updates on flooding, cancellations and closures, and what you need to know.
EVACUATION ZONES: Find out where your evacuation zone is located HERE.
FLOOD ZONES: Know where your flood zone is located HERE.
LOOKING AT THE TROPICS: Here’s the latest information on Hurricane Milton’s track
Useful links
WEATHER: Go HERE for Lee County weather watches, warnings and advisories | PREDICTION: Go HERE for the latest forecast from AccuWeather | POWER OUTAGE: LCEC power map is HERE | POWER OUTAGE: FPL’s tracker is HERE | POWER OUTAGE: HERE for the power outage tracker in the United States | AIRPORT: RSW’s flight tracker for delays and cancellations
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LeeTran offers rides to the Estero hurricane shelter
Due to the expected impacts of Hurricane Milton, LeeTran will transport Bonita Springs residents to the Estero Recreation Center from the Publix parking lot in downtown Bonita Springs on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Residents can use the Ultra Mobility on Demand service to access this transportation at 3300 Bonita Beach Road.
Follow LeeTran’s Facebook page and website for updates. https://www.leegov.com/leetran/alerts
Photos: Collier County residents fill bags with sand
Hurricane preparedness video: time is running out
Watch more videos of Hurricane Milton preparedness in SWFL
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: How high will storm surge be from Hurricane Milton?
