September 9, 20179 yr I know we have some members who either live in the Tampa area or have family members there. So I'm starting a thread for the Tampa Area. National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL AL112017 1225 AM EDT Sat Sep 9 2017 This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida **HURRICANE AND STORM SURGE WARNINGS EXTENDED NORTHWARD ALONG THE FLORIDA PENINSULA** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning and a Storm Surge Warning have been issued for Coastal Hillsborough and Pinellas - A Storm Surge Watch has been issued for Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Levy, and Coastal Pasco - The Storm Surge Watch has been upgraded to a Storm Surge Warning for Coastal Manatee - The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning for Inland Hillsborough and Polk * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Inland Charlotte, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Manatee, Inland Sarasota, and Polk - A Storm Surge Watch and Hurricane Watch are in effect for Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Levy, and Coastal Pasco - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Lee, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Inland Lee, and Pinellas - A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Levy, Inland Pasco, and Sumter
September 9, 20179 yr Author I have a severe weather alert area set up for the Tamp Area has the map shows so I get instant text notifications of impending severe weather in that area.
September 9, 20179 yr Author I just received this text. Flood Warning for Tampa Area. 1001 AM EDT Sat Sep 9 2017 ...Forecast flooding increased from Major to Record severity...The Flood Warning continues for The Hillsborough River Near Hillsborough River State Park * Until further notice * At 09 AM Saturday the stage was...3.7 feet. * Record flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow late evening and continue to rise to near 16.0 feet by early Tuesday morning. * Impact...at 13.4 feet...Streets in Crystal Springs flood and homes are isolated, but no flooding into homes occurs. * Impact...at 11.0 feet...Hillsborough River State Park is closed. Lowland flooding occurs at the mobile home park near Branchton on State Road 579. * Impact...at 8.0 feet...Some State Park operations are suspended. * Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.3 feet on Mar 18 1960.
September 9, 20179 yr Author Another one 1001 AM CDT Sat Sep 9 2017 The National Weather Service in Tampa Fl has issued a * Flood Warning for The Alafia River At Riverview * From late Sunday night until further notice. * At 09 AM Saturday the stage was...0.9 feet. * Record flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 4.2 feet. * Impact...at 4.2 feet...Water begins to impact homes on Pine Avenue and Park Drive. * Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.2 feet on Sep 6 2004.
September 9, 20179 yr Author Third one. 1001 AM EDT Sat Sep 9 2017 ...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Record severity...The Flood Warning continues for The Hillsborough River At Morris Bridge * Until further notice * At 10 AM Saturday the stage was...30.3 feet. * Record flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 32.0 feet. * The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by early Tuesday morning and continue to rise to near 34.9 feet by early Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. * Impact...at 35.0 feet...Portions of Morris Bridge road about 3/4 of a mile south of the bridge begin to flood. * Impact...at 32.0 feet...Flooding begins at a trailer park downstream from Morris Bridge and just upstream from the northern end of the Tampa Bypass canal. * Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.4 feet on Sep 8 2004. &&
September 9, 20179 yr Never even thought about a western swing impacting Tampa Bay/St. Pete this way...I love that area and pray the impact is less than anticipated.
September 9, 20179 yr Warm Water around the Keys expected to fuel it back to a Cat 4...going to be a wild ride for those involved.
September 9, 20179 yr Author I just received this from the NWS. FLZ043-050-052-056-057-061-139-142-148-149-151-155-160-162-165-239-242-248-249-251-255-260-262-265-100045- Hurricane Irma Local Statement Advisory Number 42 National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL AL112017 1244 PM EDT Sat Sep 9 2017 This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida **IRMA CONTINUES TO POUND THE NORTH COAST OF CUBA** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning for Inland Citrus and Inland Levy - The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning and a Storm Surge Warning have been issued for Coastal Citrus and Coastal Levy * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Lee, Coastal Levy, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Pasco, Coastal Sarasota, Inland Lee, and Pinellas - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Inland Charlotte, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Levy, Inland Manatee, Inland Pasco, Inland Sarasota, Polk, and Sumter * STORM INFORMATION: - About 290 miles south-southeast of Fort Myers FL - 22.8N 79.8W - Storm Intensity 125 mph - Movement West or 280 degrees at 9 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Hurricane Irma is moving toward the west along the north coast of Cuba with a turn to the northwest expected late today and then toward the north-northwest tonight or Sunday. On the forecast track, the center of the storm will be near the Florida Keys Sunday morning and then approach the southwest Florida coast Sunday afternoon. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Protect against life-threatening wind having possible devastating impacts across West Central and Southwest Florida. Potential impacts include: - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete roof and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Damage greatly accentuated by large airborne projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks or months. - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and roadway signs blown over. - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Widespread power and communications outages. * SURGE: Protect against life-threatening surge having possible devastating impacts across the Nature Coast southward through Tampa Bay and then all of southwest FLorida. Potential impacts in this area include: - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may be uninhabitable for an extended period. - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible. - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many lifted onshore and stranded. * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible devastating impacts across west-central and southwest Florida. Potential impacts include: - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. * TORNADOES: Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant impacts across west-central and southwest Florida. Potential impacts include: - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: For those under evacuation orders, leave as soon as practical with a destination in mind. Gas up your vehicle well ahead of time. Be sure that you take all essential materials from your emergency supplies kit. Let others know where you are going and when you intend to arrive. If evacuating the area, stick to prescribed evacuation routes. Look for additional traffic information on roadway smart signs and listen to select radio channels for further travel instructions. Drivers should not use cell phones while operating vehicles. For those not under evacuation orders, understand that there are inherent risks to evacuation (such as traffic congestion, accidents, and driving in bad weather), so evacuate only if necessary. Help keep roadways open for those that are under evacuation orders. If you are exceptionally vulnerable to wind or water hazards from tropical systems, consider voluntary evacuation, especially if being officially recommended. Relocate to a predetermined shelter or safe destination. If evacuating away from the area or relocating to a nearby shelter, leave early before weather conditions become hazardous. Levy County: Levy County Emergency Management Citrus County: Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement, Police Department Inverness Florida Sumter County: Sumter County, FL - Official Website | Official Website Hernando County: Welcome to Hernando County, Florida Pasco County: Pasco County, FL - Official Website Pinellas County: http://www.pinellascounty.org Hillsborough County: http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org Polk County: http://www.polk-county.net Manatee County: http://www.mymanatee.org Hardee County: http://www.hardeecounty.net Desoto County: http://www.desotobocc.com Sarasota County: http://www.scgov.net Highlands County: http://www.hcbcc.net Charlotte County: http://www.charlottecountyfl.gov Lee County: http://www.leegov.com * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to bring to completion all preparations to protect life and property in accordance with your emergency plan. Outside preparations should be wrapped up as soon as possible before weather conditions completely deteriorate. Any remaining evacuations and relocations should be expedited before the onset of tropical storm force wind. If you are relocating to safe shelter, leave as early as possible. If heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter rules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or own a pet. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit. Check the latest weather forecast before departing. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making. Check-in with your emergency points of contact among family, friends, and workmates. Inform them of your status and well-being. Let them know how you intend to ride out the storm and when you plan to check-in again. Keep cell phones well charged and handy. Also, cell phone chargers for automobiles can be helpful after the storm. Locate your chargers and keep them with your cell phone. In emergencies it is best to remain calm. Stay informed and focused on the situation at hand. Exercise patience with those you encounter. Be a Good Samaritan and helpful to others. If relocating to a nearby shelter or to the home of a family member or friend, drive with extra caution, especially on secondary roads. Remember, many bridges and causeways will be closed once higher winds arrive. Also, if you encounter water covering the road, seek an alternate route. Always obey official road signs for closures and detours. If you are a visitor and still in the area, listen for the name of the city or town in which you are staying within local news updates. Be sure you know the name of the county or parish in which it resides. Pay attention for instructions from local authorities. Closely monitor NOAA Weather radio or other local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin FL around 6 PM, or sooner if conditions warrant.
September 9, 20179 yr The new track doesn't bode well for my cousins in Sarasota. I'm hoping they go to the original plan A and head inland. A ? for @nWo how long will an area have to endure hurricane force winds based on current movement.....2-4 hours, 4-6 hrs??? Just saw a piece on the weather channel where they are predicting the entire island of Marco underwater!!! :eek: Please God may this monster lose strength and minimize damage.
September 9, 20179 yr Author The new track doesn't bode well for my cousins in Sarasota. I'm hoping they go to the original plan A and head inland. A ? for @nWo how long will an area have to endure hurricane force winds based on current movement.....2-4 hours, 4-6 hrs??? Just saw a piece on the weather channel where they are predicting the entire island of Marco underwater!!! :eek: Please God may this monster lose strength and minimize damage. I've seen were Andrew was 4-5 hrs. Now they are saying Florida may see 30 hrs worth.
September 9, 20179 yr I've seen were Andrew was 4-5 hrs. Now they are saying Florida may see 30 hrs worth. Uugh...i did receive great news. My Sarasota peeps have moved inland! I was going to be really having some issues if they had chosen to stay in Sarasota. They would have been only four blocks in from the inter-coastal due east of Lido Beach in a condo on the second story.
September 9, 20179 yr Author FLZ043-050-052-056-057-061-139-142-148-149-151-155-160-162-165-239-242-248-249-251-255-260-262-265-100700- Hurricane Irma Local Statement Advisory Number 43 National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL AL112017 655 PM EDT Sat Sep 9 2017 This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida **EYE OF IRMA BEGINNING TO MOVE SLOWLY AWAY FROM THE COAST OF CUBA WHILE WEATHER IS DETERIORATING IN SOUTH FLORIDA** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Inland Charlotte, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Levy, Inland Manatee, Inland Pasco, Inland Sarasota, Polk, and Sumter - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Lee, Coastal Levy, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Pasco, Coastal Sarasota, Inland Lee, and Pinellas * STORM INFORMATION: - About 320 miles south-southeast of Mouth of Tampa Bay FL or about 240 miles south-southeast of Fort Myers FL - 23.4N 80.5W - Storm Intensity 125 mph - Movement West-northwest or 295 degrees at 9 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Dangerous Hurricane Irma is moving west northwest away from the north coast of Cuba and is forecast to approach the southwest Florida coast as a major hurricane Sunday morning. Irma is forecast to move over the Western Florida peninsula Sunday through early Monday morning as a strong hurricane. Winds will gust to tropical storm force as fast-moving squalls move onshore tonight across southwest Florida. These will increase in frequency and intensity overnight as the outer rainbands of Irma spread north along the peninsula. Given the current forecast track, a period of damaging winds is expected across ALL of west-central and southwest Florida Sunday afternoon into Monday morning. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Protect against life-threatening wind having possible devastating impacts across West Central and Southwest Florida. Potential impacts include: - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete roof and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Damage greatly accentuated by large airborne projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks or months. - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and roadway signs blown over. - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Widespread power and communications outages. * SURGE: Protect against life-threatening surge having possible devastating impacts across the Nature Coast southward through Tampa Bay and then all of southwest Florida. Potential impacts in this area include: - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may be uninhabitable for an extended period. - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible. - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many lifted onshore and stranded. * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible devastating impacts across west-central and southwest Florida. Potential impacts include: - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. * TORNADOES: Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across West Central and Southwest Florida. Potential impacts include: - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: For those under evacuation orders, leave as soon as practical with a destination in mind. Gas up your vehicle well ahead of time. Be sure that you take all essential materials from your emergency supplies kit. Let others know where you are going and when you intend to arrive. If evacuating the area, stick to prescribed evacuation routes. Look for additional traffic information on roadway smart signs and listen to select radio channels for further travel instructions. Drivers should not use cell phones while operating vehicles. For those not under evacuation orders, understand that there are inherent risks to evacuation (such as traffic congestion, accidents, and driving in bad weather), so evacuate only if necessary. Help keep roadways open for those that are under evacuation orders. If you are exceptionally vulnerable to wind or water hazards from tropical systems, consider voluntary evacuation, especially if being officially recommended. Relocate to a predetermined shelter or safe destination. If evacuating away from the area or relocating to a nearby shelter, leave early before weather conditions become hazardous. Levy County: Levy County Emergency Management Citrus County: Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement, Police Department Inverness Florida Sumter County: Sumter County, FL - Official Website | Official Website Hernando County: Welcome to Hernando County, Florida Pasco County: Pasco County, FL - Official Website Pinellas County: http://www.pinellascounty.org Hillsborough County: http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org Polk County: http://www.polk-county.net Manatee County: http://www.mymanatee.org Hardee County: http://www.hardeecounty.net Desoto County: http://www.desotobocc.com Sarasota County: http://www.scgov.net Highlands County: http://www.hcbcc.net Charlotte County: http://www.charlottecountyfl.gov Lee County: http://www.leegov.com * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to bring to completion all preparations to protect life and property in accordance with your emergency plan. Outside preparations should be wrapped up as soon as possible before weather conditions completely deteriorate. Any remaining evacuations and relocations should be expedited before the onset of tropical storm force wind. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making. Check-in with your emergency points of contact among family, friends, and workmates. Inform them of your status and well-being. Let them know how you intend to ride out the storm and when you plan to check-in again. Keep cell phones well charged and handy. Also, cell phone chargers for automobiles can be helpful after the storm. Locate your chargers and keep them with your cell phone. Closely monitor NOAA Weather radio or other local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin FL around 12 AM, or sooner if conditions warrant.
September 9, 20179 yr I have some friends who live in a 4 floor condo in Gulfport, Fl right near St. Petersburg, and right on the water. (Not sure what floor they're on) I spoke with them before anyone knew where Irma would hit, and they were planning to stick it out. I spoke with them again a few days ago when it became apparent that Florida was the bull's eye, and they still were planning to stick it out because by this time it was getting too late to leave. Now I'm getting pretty worried about them considering it's looking like they're right in the bull's eye. They're from NKY/Cincy, and were back to visit a month ago for a family reunion, and I wish that they had decided to just come back home again to be on the safe side, and had gotten away from St. Pete's even before knowing exactly where it would hit. They're in for a crazy ride, and I just hope they can live through it without too much trouble.
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