Gulf disturbance becomes Invest 91L as development odds rise
Tampa Bay's weekend turns wetter and stormier as a tropical disturbance moves up the eastern Gulf, but forecasters don't expect a washout.
Tampa Bay's weekend turns wetter and stormier as a tropical disturbance moves up the eastern Gulf, but forecasters don't expect a washout.
A Gulf disturbance with a 30% chance of tropical development could bring several days of heavy rain and localized flooding to Tampa Bay, whether it becomes a named storm or not.
El Niño could ease hurricane threats for Tampa Bay while increasing the risk of severe storms and heavy rain.
Tampa Bay communities will receive a significant share of nearly $500 million in additional FEMA disaster recovery funding, bringing Florida's total federal recovery package to nearly $2 billion.
Low odds of tropical development in the Gulf contrast with a growing risk of heavy rain, flash flooding and isolated severe storms across Tampa Bay through early next week.
Tampa Bay residents continue preparing for hurricane season despite a quieter forecast, drawing a strong crowd to Indian Rocks Beach's inaugural Hurricane Preparedness Expo.