Flood Watch issued October 8 at 1:34AM EDT until October 9 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
* WHAT...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
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.
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