Boating advisory, Peace River crest forecast on Election Day

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A storm is moving northwest and a boating advisory is in effect with winds up to 40 mph and lightning, the meteorologist said Tuesday, Election Day. The Peace River is expected to crest Thursday morning.The meteorologist said the storm is heading northwest. He said an advisory is in effect for boaters, with winds up to 40 mph and lightning.He said Manatee County is not expected to have much of a problem for a while. The main concern is in Englewood, Rotonda, Placida and toward south Venice, he said.He said inland counties are expected to see less rain this afternoon.The meteorologist said the Peace River is the biggest river of concern. It was expected to crest Thursday morning at 16.7 feet. He said an update put the figure at 16.4 feet and that the station would check it.He said 60 homes and a couple of businesses could be in danger of some flooding along the Peace River.He said some minor flooding is occurring on the Manatee River at Myakka Head.Sarasota, Mana