Storm Surge and Hurricane Watch Issued For Florida Gulf Coast

Watches and Warnings

• Hurricane Watch and Storm Surge Watch have been issued for:

  • Coastal areas: Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Levy, Manatee, Pasco, Sarasota, and Pinellas counties.
  • Inland areas: Citrus, Hernando, Levy, and Pasco counties.

• Tropical Storm Watch and Storm Surge Watch have been issued for:

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  • Coastal areas: Charlotte and Lee counties.

• Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for:

  • Inland areas: DeSoto, Hardee, Charlotte, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Sarasota, Polk, and Sumter counties.

Key Threats:

• Storm Surge:

  • Life-threatening surge of 10 to 15 feet is expected from Chassahowitzka to the Suwannee River.
  • Surge of 6 to 10 feet from Anclote River to Chassahowitzka, and 5 to 8 feet from Longboat Key to Anclote River.
  • Surge of 4 to 7 feet from Englewood to Longboat Key, and 3 to 5 feet from Bonita Beach to Englewood.

• Heavy Rainfall:

  • Rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches are expected, with isolated areas receiving up to 10 inches. Flooding will be a significant threat from Wednesday evening through Thursday.

• High Winds:

  • Hurricane and tropical storm-force winds are expected to develop Wednesday night and continue through Thursday, particularly in coastal areas.

• Tornadoes:

  • Tornadoes are possible, especially in the Nature Coast and Tampa Bay areas on Thursday.