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Gale Warning
Issued: 8:44 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 knots with
gusts up to 35 knots and very rough waters. For the Small Craft
Advisory, northwest winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25
knots and choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Tampa Bay waters and Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island
Sound.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST
this evening.

* 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.

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:44 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 knots with
gusts up to 35 knots and very rough waters. For the Small Craft
Advisory, northwest winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25
knots and choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Tampa Bay waters and Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island
Sound.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST
this evening.

* 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.

&&

Wind Advisory
Issued: 4:17 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM EST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning tonight, sub-freezing temperatures
as low as 28. For the Cold Weather Advisory tonight, very cold
wind chills as low as 22. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning
Sunday night, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For
the Cold Weather Advisory Sunday night, very cold wind chills as
low as 24 expected.

* WHERE...Inland Lee, Coastal Hillsborough, and Inland Sarasota
Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory tonight,
valid until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, valid until 7
AM EST Sunday. For the Freeze Warning Sunday night, valid from 7
PM Sunday to 9 AM EST Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory Sunday
night, valid from 7 PM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 4:17 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM EST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning tonight, sub-freezing temperatures
as low as 28. For the Cold Weather Advisory tonight, very cold
wind chills as low as 22. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning
Sunday night, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For
the Cold Weather Advisory Sunday night, very cold wind chills as
low as 24 expected.

* WHERE...Inland Lee, Coastal Hillsborough, and Inland Sarasota
Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory tonight,
valid until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, valid until 7
AM EST Sunday. For the Freeze Warning Sunday night, valid from 7
PM Sunday to 9 AM EST Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory Sunday
night, valid from 7 PM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

Freeze Warning
Issued: 4:17 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM EST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning tonight, sub-freezing temperatures
as low as 28. For the Cold Weather Advisory tonight, very cold
wind chills as low as 22. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning
Sunday night, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For
the Cold Weather Advisory Sunday night, very cold wind chills as
low as 24 expected.

* WHERE...Inland Lee, Coastal Hillsborough, and Inland Sarasota
Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory tonight,
valid until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, valid until 7
AM EST Sunday. For the Freeze Warning Sunday night, valid from 7
PM Sunday to 9 AM EST Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory Sunday
night, valid from 7 PM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

Freeze Warning
Issued: 4:17 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM EST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning tonight, sub-freezing temperatures
as low as 28. For the Cold Weather Advisory tonight, very cold
wind chills as low as 22. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning
Sunday night, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For
the Cold Weather Advisory Sunday night, very cold wind chills as
low as 24 expected.

* WHERE...Inland Lee, Coastal Hillsborough, and Inland Sarasota
Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory tonight,
valid until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, valid until 7
AM EST Sunday. For the Freeze Warning Sunday night, valid from 7
PM Sunday to 9 AM EST Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory Sunday
night, valid from 7 PM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 4:17 AM Feb. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM EST MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning tonight, sub-freezing temperatures
as low as 28. For the Cold Weather Advisory tonight, very cold
wind chills as low as 22. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning
Sunday night, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For
the Cold Weather Advisory Sunday night, very cold wind chills as
low as 24 expected.

* WHERE...Inland Lee, Coastal Hillsborough, and Inland Sarasota
Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory tonight,
valid until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, valid until 7
AM EST Sunday. For the Freeze Warning Sunday night, valid from 7
PM Sunday to 9 AM EST Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory Sunday
night, valid from 7 PM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

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.

&&

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