Charlotte County Emergency Management

NWS is monitoring an unsettled weather pattern expected to impact our area today and tomorrow. 🌩️ Key Points: • Isolated damaging wind gusts and hail are possible • Greatest chances are during the afternoon both days • Localized rainfall of 2–3 inches may occur

The Charlotte CARE Center (formerly the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition) will offer shelter Tuesday and Wednesday nights for those needing refuge from the cold. 📍 1476 Kenesaw St., Port Charlotte 📞 Pre-registration required: 941-627-4313 ⏰ Arrival by 8 p.m.

The National Weather Service is forecasting colder temperatures, breezy winds, and hazardous marine conditions as a cold front moves through beginning tonight. Cold conditions are expected to linger through the week.

A strong cold front is moving through the state, bringing very windy conditions, hazardous marine conditions, and potentially record-setting low temperatures for Charlotte County.

NWS forecasts cold temps on Mon., Nov. 10 and Tues., Nov. 11. The Charlotte CARE Center, 1476 Kenesaw St., Port Charlotte, will provide shelter to persons needing refuge from the cold. Guests will need to pre-register by calling 941-627-4313 and arrive by 8 p.m.

We've partnered with Public Works to install over 12,900 reflective evacuation zone bands on stop signs across unincorporated Charlotte County. Each band shows the color and letter of your zone, making it easier than ever to identify your risk and evacuation zone.

Localized flooding is possible for areas receiving heavy rainfall over short periods of time, especially in low-lying or flood-prone areas. Stay weather aware, and remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

7/3/25 US National Weather Service Weather Update | Charlotte County remains in a slight risk (15–39%) for excessive rainfall today as the area of low pressure that NWS is monitoring lingers. Rainy conditions are expected to continue into the weekend.

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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.

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….

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

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!

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…

Portable toilets will be available for your convenience. Please use designated dune walk-through access points and stay alert for any hazards. For more info on rules and regulations for Charlotte County Transit, visit tinyurl.com/CCTransitRules.

Since there will be limited parking, Charlotte County Transit is launching a park & ride service from Tringali Park to the beach! The shuttle will run Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The shuttle will depart Tringali Park at the top and the bottom of the hour from Chadwick Park.

Englewood Beach Update! The southern entrance to the Englewood Beach parking lot will reopen on Wednesday, April 2. This means you'll have pedestrian access to the beach, but parking spaces will be limited.

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