Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 3 at 4:00AM EDT until August 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 3, 2026 - 1:00am
Expires:
August 3, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of west central Florida, including the following
areas, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Levy, Inland
Citrus, Inland Hernando and Inland Levy.
* WHEN...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...
- Deep tropical moisture and southwest flow over the region
combined with a frontal boundary to the north will create the
potential for periods of showers and thunderstorms with
locally heavy rainfall possible through this evening.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Coastal Levy; Coastal Citrus; Coastal Hernando; Inland Levy; Inland Citrus; Inland Hernando
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov