... Flood Watch in effect through this evening...
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay area - Ruskin FL has
issued a
* Flood Watch for portions of southwest Florida and west central
Florida... including the following areas... in southwest
Florida... Charlotte and Lee. In west central Florida... De
Soto... Hardee... Highlands... Hillsborough... Manatee...
Pinellas... Polk and Sarasota.
* Through this evening
* rainfall totals yesterday across portions of Hillsborough and
Polk County ranged from 1 to 3 inches. Additional heavy and
persistent rainfall today can be expected across much of the
area especially from I 4 southward. Rainfall totals are expected
to range from 1 to 3 inches with localized areas receiving up to
5 inches of rainfall. Flooding of streets and urban areas will
be possible along with rises in creeks... streams and area
rivers.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Flood Watch means that flooding is possible during the next
24 to 36 hours. Residents living in flood prone areas should take
action to protect property.