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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 7:57 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 10 AM EST this morning through Sunday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 7:57 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 10 AM EST this morning through Sunday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 4:36 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 23 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Lee, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, and Pinellas Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 3 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 4:36 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 23 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Lee, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, and Pinellas Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 3 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 3:50 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...All coastal waters. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
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