Weather Alerts For Captiva, FL

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 1210 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026 Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota- Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee- 1210 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM EST early this morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. &&

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 1202 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026 Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Charlotte- Coastal Lee-Inland Sarasota-Inland Lee- Including the cities of St. Petersburg, Anna Maria Island, Punta Gorda, Sanibel, Westchase, Fort Myers, Bradenton, Clearwater, Port Charlotte, Apollo Beach, Cape Coral, Captiva, Largo, Lehigh Acres, Tampa, and North Port 1202 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Lee, Inland Lee, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Inland Sarasota, and Pinellas Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&