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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 9 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Tampa Bay waters, Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 9 AM 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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