The Naples Daily News is monitoring the weather today in Collier County. Here’s what to know:
Special weather statement for Collier County (11:49 a.m.)
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for Collier County at 11:49 a.m.
Meteorologusts were tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending seven miles east of Venus to near Bonita Springs.
These areas may experience winds with speeds of more than 40 miles per hour. The heavy winds may knock down tree limbs or blow unsecured objects around.
Immokalee is one of the affected areas.
How much rain did Naples get yesterday?
Naples had 4 to 5 inches of rain Wednesday and could get 4 to 8 more today.
Eastern Collier had 12.9 inches and Everglades City had 6.7 inches.
Are schools closed because of the weather?
Localized flooding in Collier County has led to CCPS deciding to close summer school and school age child care.
CCPS says flooding at bus stops and on streets causes hazardous conditions for students, staff, and parents.