Flood Advisory

...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Florida...

Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 845 AM EST.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park.

* WHEN...From this evening to Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Water approaching Fisherman's Loop parking area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.5 feet tomorrow morning. - Action stage is 6.5 feet. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood