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• Minor Flood Advisory until Sun 10:00 AM

  Sarasota, FL

  What to do: Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 1000 AM EST.

  ...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Florida... Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Water approaching Fisherman's Loop parking area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 6.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Action stage is 6.5 feet. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

  From the National Weather Service (Tampa Bay Ruskin FL).

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