Sandbag distribution locations were opened today in response to Hurricane Irma for unincorporated parts of Pinellas County. These locations are being inundated with people looking for sandbags to protect their homes from flood and rainwater. Currently, the wait for sandbags is 2 hours. There’s a lot of sand according to the park ranger directing traffic, but if your in a low lying area it might be worth the wait, because the sand could run out like it did today in Clearwater. Sandbags will help with Continue reading Hurricane Irma: Sandbags in Pinellas County
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The Tropical Wave Over Florida
There’s a tropical wave moving past the state tonight. NOAA is calling it a surface trough. This area of weather is kicking up substantial storms, but it’s just a big area of tropical moisture. Just a little east wind and high rain chances for the coming days. Storms will be active in the afternoons.
Unfortunately, no surf in our long term forecast. There should be something springing up in the near future. Approaching August statistics tell us the chances of a large wave producing storm is far more likely than previous months. August and September has a big spike in tropical activity every year. The gulf or east coast is sure to see fun surf in the coming months.