Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Nowcast as of 7:45 am EST on November 25, 2009
Now
Through 9 am...scattered showers with embedded thunderstorms are moving northeast at 20 mph through parts of western Florida. The heaviest rainfall is located south of Interstate 4 near Bradenton...Sarasota...Venice...and Fort Myers. These showers will affect portions of interstates 75. Expect heavy rains at rates of up to one to two inches per hour...dangerous lightning...and gusty winds.
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.
Dense Fog Advisory
Statement as of 5:13 AM EST on November 25, 2009
... Dense fog advisory in effect until 9 am EST this morning...
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay area - Ruskin FL has issued a dense fog advisory... which is in effect until 9 am EST this morning.
Areas of dense fog have developed across portions of west central Florida with visibilities of around 1/2 mile. Motorists should plan extra time for any travel early this morning.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Motorists should slow down... use low beam headlights... and maintain a safe distance between vehicles.