The storm is now adjacent to Sarasota. It is expected to make landfall south of Cedar Key. We now expect Tropical Storm (TS) force winds beginning at 1 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday morning. TS force winds expected to dissipate at 10 a.m. We expect sustained winds of 30 to 35 mph. with gusts of 40 to 45 mph. Expect 1 to 2 inches of rain with isolated pockets of up to 3 inches. Please understand that this is a rapidly changing storm and all of these estimates are subject to change with very short notice.
Power Failure Numbers:
Gainesville Regional Utilities - 352-334-2871G
Clay Electric - 1-888-434-9844
Duke Power - 1-800-769-3766
City of Newberry - 352-472-2161
FPL Power - 1-800-468-8243
City of Alachua - 386-418-6185
For more information, contact Alachua County Communications Director Mark Sexton at 352-264-6979 or
msexton@alachuacounty.us.