Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 10 at 3:36AM EDT until October 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 12:36am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Pinellas and Coastal Hillsborough Counties.
* WHEN...For the the Coastal Flood Advisory, through 8 AM EDT this
morning. For the High Surf Risk, through 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
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.
Area Description:
Pinellas; Coastal Hillsborough
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov