Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
WHERE
A portion of west central Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Pasco, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Manatee, Inland Pasco, Pinellas and Sumter.
WHEN
From 5 AM EDT early this morning through this evening.
IMPACTS
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- A frontal boundary across the central Florida peninsula will lift slowly north today. Deep tropical moisture remains over the region. Numerous to widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected throughout the day with locally heavy rain likely. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches with locally 5+ inches will be possible. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Recommendations
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Fri 8:00 AM → Sat 8:00 AM EDT
WHAT
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.
WHERE
Pinellas and Coastal Hillsborough Counties.
WHEN
For the High Rip Current Risk, from Friday morning through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 AM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday.
IMPACTS
Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Recommendations
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Fri 8:00 AM → Sat 8:00 PM EDT
WHAT
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.
WHERE
Pinellas and Coastal Hillsborough Counties.
WHEN
For the High Rip Current Risk, from Friday morning through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 AM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday.
IMPACTS
Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Recommendations
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
