A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Charlotte County 🔥 The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather this afternoon through tomorrow due to critically low humidity and gusty winds, increasing the risk of wildfires. Charlotte County remains under a burn ban.

There is potential for severe weather today as a cold front moves through. Key Points: Marginal risk of severe weather for portions of Charlotte County Potential for damaging winds, possible hail, and isolated tornadoes Rip currents and hazardous marine conditions expected

The Florida Division of Emergency Management is hosting free application assistance sessions for Elevate Florida, a statewide program helping homeowners strengthen their properties against hurricanes and floods. Learn more & apply online at FloridaDisaster.org/ElevateFlorida.

The Business Recovery Center has relocated to the Family Services Center to assist residents affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The BRC will be open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday through April 30. The BRC will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Elevated fire danger and hazardous marine conditions today! 🌊🔥 Cooler, drier weather has settled in, but gusty winds up to 30 mph are sticking around — creating rough beach and marine conditions and increasing the risk of fire today.

We recently hosted the Charlotte County/Punta Gorda Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group public meeting! This group, made up of representatives from local jurisdictions and organizations, plays a role in proposing projects and securing funding to strengthen our community.

Can't make the in-person application assistance sessions? The Florida Division of Emergency Management will hosting two virtual application assistance sessions for Elevate Florida. Learn more & apply online: FloridaDisaster.org/ElevateFlorida

FEMA mitigation specialists will be available in-person to provide free advice on how to strengthen homes against future storms. Homeowners and contractors can visit FEMA specialists through April 5 at Home Depot, 12621 McCall Road. Details: charlottecountyfl.gov/news/fema-miti…

DEADLINE APPROACHING ‼️ Elevate Florida applications will close after April 11 at 7 p.m. If you have a draft application, make sure to complete it & click on the submit button before the deadline. Submit your application today at bit.ly/4jrsO0H!

DEADLINE APPROACHING ‼️ Elevate Florida applications will close after April 11 at 7 p.m. Elevate Florida is the state’s first residential mitigation program designed to enhance community resilience. Submit your application today at floridadisaster.org/ElevateFlorida

Did you pay to have your Hurricane Ian-damaged seawall repaired or replaced? You may qualify for reimbursement of up to half of the associated costs incurred. Some restrictions apply. For more information and instructions on how to apply, visit charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/hu….

Charlotte County is under a marginal risk for severe weather beginning this afternoon and continuing into Sunday. This means there is a potential for damaging wind gusts and large hail.

🧵 JUST IN: NOAA forecasters predict an above-normal 2025 Atlantic #HurricaneSeason See our news release at: bit.ly/2025AtlanticHu… NWS Climate Prediction Center National Weather Service #HurricaneOutlook #WeatherReadyNation

NOAA’s Atlantic #HurricaneSeason Outlook 2025: 60% chance of an above-normal season. Likelihood of 13-19 named storms of which 6-10 could become hurricanes, including 3-5 major hurricanes: Download our summary graphics at: bit.ly/2025AtlanticHu… NWS Climate Prediction Center National Weather Service

Did yours make the list? Here are the STORM NAMES for the 2025 Atlantic #HurricaneSeason, according to the World Meteorological Organization: See: bit.ly/2025AtlanticHu…