Active Weather Alerts
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 4:58 AM Feb. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Lee, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, and Pinellas Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 4:38 AM Feb. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM EST MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR PARTS OF WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA... * AFFECTED AREA...Pinellas, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Pasco, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Lee, Inland Manatee and Inland Sarasota. * TIMING...From 9 AM EST Monday through Monday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 38 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&
Rip Current Statement
Issued: 5:33 PM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:32 PM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 knots and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound, Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM and Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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