ALERT PINELLAS: Hurricane, Storm Surge Watches Issued for Pinellas County; Residents Urged to Prepare Now
A Hurricane Watch, Storm Surge Watch, and Flood Watch are now in effect for Pinellas County.
Significant and possibly life-threatening hurricane, storm surge flooding, and flash flood conditions are possible in Pinellas County as Potential Tropical Cyclone #9 approaches Florida and is forecast to become a Major Hurricane.
Residents are urged to check their emergency plans, evacuation zone, and be prepared to act quickly as additional storm information is shared throughout the day at disaster.pinellas.gov.
Residents with storm preparedness questions can call the County Information Center at 727-464-4333.
For the latest forecast information see hurricanes.gov and weather.gov/tampa.
Instructions:
Residents are urged to check their emergency plans, evacuation zone, and be prepared to act quickly as additional storm information is shared throughout the day at disaster.pinellas.gov.
Residents with storm preparedness questions can call the County Information Center at 727-464-4333. For the latest forecast information see hurricanes.gov and weather.gov/tampa.
Address/Location
PINELLAS County, FL
Florida
, FL
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Hurricane Watch