"Severe Storms Sweep Across Florida, Causing Power Outages and Heavy Rain"
Over 8,000 power outages were reported in Lee and Collier counties in Southwest Florida due to a line of strong storms, with the area under a level 2 out of 5 risk of severe weather. The storms could produce strong wind gusts, heavy rain, and a potential for tornadoes. As of 3:30 p.m., power outages in Lee and Collier counties have been restored, with no outages reported in Charlotte County.