* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida.
* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Heat Advisory
Until 2026-08-12T19:00:00-04:00
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National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida.
* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
COURTNEY CANAL AT CAPE CORAL, FL
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Conditions
Discharge (cfs)
5.2
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 12 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.24 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 12 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The primary flow providers are rainfall and water releases from Lake Okeechobee. The canal system has several tributaries and dams, including the Rosen and Everest Canals and the Chiquita Lock. Seasonal trends show increased flows during the wet season (June-October) and decreased flows during the dry season (November-May). Interesting facts include the Courtney Canal being named after a former resident of Cape Coral, and the canal system being used for recreation activities like boating and fishing.