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What to expect around Tampa Bay

October 8, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

Our Spectrum Bay News 9 weather experts have broken down by county what to look for as Milton approaches landfall. Find the latest forecast updates here. Citrus fruits Hurricane warning (peak winds: until Thursday afternoon) Wind: 75 mph, gusts to 90 Flood watch (until Thursday morning) Rainfall: 5-10 inches, higher amounts possible locally Storm surge […]

Pinellas County shuts off water supply to the barrier island

October 7, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

TAMPA, Fla. – Water lines will be closed Tuesday morning to St. Pete Beach, a resort on a barrier island in Pinellas County, in preparation for Hurricane Milton. Pinellas County officials issued an order Sunday to evacuate about 6,600 patients from six hospitals, 25 nursing homes and 44 assisted living facilities. “If you are on […]

National Weather Service releases report on Helene

October 3, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

The National Weather Service in Ruskin released its report on Helene's impact on the area. What you need to know The highest increase in our region was observed in Citrus County Most of the Tampa Bay area experienced a rise of 4 to 8 feet The highest wind gusts were just over 70 miles per […]

School closures in Tampa Bay area due to Helene

September 25, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

TAMPA, Fla. – As a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to rapidly intensify, school districts in the Tampa Bay area are beginning to announce class cancellations due to the projected impacts. Hillsborough County Hillsborough County Public Schools will close all schools on Wednesday and Thursday, September 25 and 26, due to […]

What to expect around Tampa Bay

September 25, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

Our weather experts at Spectrum Bay News 9 have broken down county by county what to look for as Helene approaches land. Find the latest forecast updates here. Citrus fruits Hurricane warning (peak winds: until midnight Thursday night) Winds: 60 mph, gusts to 80 mph Flood warning (until 8 a.m.) Precipitation: 3-6 inches, locally higher […]