Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 30 at 5:25PM EDT until August 30 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 2:25pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Pinellas County in west central Florida...
* WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Largo, Pinellas Park, Seminole, St. Petersburg, South Highpoint,
West And East Lealman, Feather Sound, Bay Pines, Gandy, Kenneth
City, Madeira Beach, Highpoint, Lealman, Sawgrass Lake Park and
Saint Pete Clearwater Airport.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Pinellas, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov