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Extreme Heat and Flooding Threaten Tampa Bay Area: Advisory Issued
TAMPA — Issued by the National Weather Service at 3:00 AM on September 5, 2024. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tampa Bay/Ruskin has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of southwest and west central Florida, including areas such as Pinellas, Polk, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, and Lee counties. The advisory is in effect from noon today until 6 PM EDT this evening, with heat index values expected to reach up to 110 degrees.
Here’s what flooding looks like around Tampa Bay on Wednesday
Heavy thunderstorms dumped rain over much of the Tampa Bay area Wednesday afternoon, stranding motorists and prompting a flood advisory for areas including Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. According to the National Weather Service’s Tampa Bay office, 2-3 inches of rain have fallen so far, with an additional 1-2 inches...
Florida high school football Week 3: What are the best individual recruiting matchups?
Considering the outstanding games in Week 3, headlined by five contests of teams ranked in the USA Today Florida Network Super 25, it's no surprise that several of the top recruits in the nation will be going head-to-head this weekend. Zephyrhills' DJ Pickett, the top ranked senior in the state, will be going up against Wiregrass Ranch cornerback Graceson Littleton, the No. 12 ranked senior in the state. ...
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