The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin, Florida, has warned of possible coastal flooding along with a high rip current risk affecting numerous counties, causing an atmospheric upheaval for Tampa residents and visitors to the coastal districts. According to the most recent NWS update, these weather advisories remain in effect until this evening for flooding and through tomorrow evening for rip currents in areas like Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte, and Coastal Lee Counties.
According to the prediction, there is a 40% chance of showers today, which could result in a tenth to a quarter of an inch of more precipitation. The winds are predicted to change during this mix of cloudy skies, unintentionally posing a threat to beachgoers with potentially hazardous rip currents that are predicted to occur between 1 p.m. EST this afternoon until tomorrow evening. “Even the best swimmers can be swept away from shore into deeper water by rip currents,” the National Weather Service advises.
Tampa’s climate oscillation is still in effect, with highs today approaching 82 degrees before dropping into cooler evenings. Tonight’s weather forecast calls for partly cloudy sky, a low of 57 degrees, with northwest winds that can reach speeds of 7 to 11 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood statement that will be in place until 7 p.m. EST this evening, warning locals and visitors of the “isolated minor coastal flooding” that is expected to occur.
In addition to warning people not to drive on flooded roads, the NWS advises beachgoers to remain alert, swim only close to a lifeguard, and if they find themselves in a rip current, calm down and float rather than swimming against it. “If possible, swim in a direction that follows the shoreline,” they advise. Face the beach and wave or call for assistance if you are unable to flee. According to the National Weather Service, these readiness measures are intended to reduce the “IMPACTS…Some water on low lying roads and property” and the related hazards that dangerously ensnare the unwary or unprepared.
The weather is expected to shift again in the coming days, with the NWS predicting sunny days beginning Thursday and highs gradually rising from 68 to a more comfortable 80 degrees by next Tuesday. Over the weekend, the region will experience clear skies, providing a break from the unfavorable predictions of today. Residents should visit the National Weather Service website for real-time alerts and warnings for more updates.
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