Charlotte County Emergency Management

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The last bulletin posted before Charley made landfall. Interesting that it was never updated after 11:51 a.m.

http://www.charlottecountyfl.com/Emerge ... letins.asp

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Date: Friday, August 13, 2004 Time: 11:51:01 AM
Englewood/Cape Haze Can Expect 115mph Winds
Charley’s forecast track now brings it on shore in Manatee County, near the Sarasota/Bradenton line.

For Charlotte County, this means dangerously powerful winds of up to 115 mph in the Englewood/Cape Haze area. Residents in this area should expect the highest winds to hit as the storm reaches its nearest point of approach to Charlotte County around 3:00 p.m. today (Friday, August 13, 2004). Winds across the rest of Charlotte County will approach 85 mph as Charley approaches a Manatee County landfall.

The change in Charley’s track will bring it within 20 miles of the coast of Charlotte County, producing 115 mph winds sustained for periods of one hour or more.

Residents of Englewood and Cape Haze should plan to occupy an interior windowless room such as a bathroom or closet in an effort to protect themselves from any flying glass or projectiles.

Storm surge estimates now run as high as 10 to 12 feet above normal. Residents are reminded that once the high winds and rain move out of the area, the storm surge will result in waters continuing to rise. Storm surge levels will not peak until several hours AFTER the worst weather has moved on, so residents should remain in their homes until a final all clear has been given.