On August 1 at 9 p.m., the City of Sanibel reported that a tropical disturbance, known as Invest 97L, in the Caribbean Sea has the potential to intensify into a tropical depression within the next 48 hours.
The area of development for this system has shifted westward and is now anticipated to move into the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Sanibel residents, business owners, and visitors should prepare for potential heavy rainfall starting this weekend and continuing into the next week.
Everyone is advised to stay informed about the storm’s progress through the National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service. Additionally, the city encourages the public to register with Alert Lee for emergency notifications from Lee County and to subscribe to the city’s announcements for timely updates.
For updates from the National Hurricane Center, visit NHC.
For updates from the National Weather Service, visit NWS.
To sign up for Alert Lee, visit Alert Lee.
To subscribe to the city’s announcements, visit City of Sanibel and click on the “I Want To” drop-down tab.
