Active AlertsBelleair Bluffs, FL

Flood Advisory

Issued at Sat 11:59 PM May. 23
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of west central Florida, including the following county, Pinellas.
When: Until 130 AM EDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 1159 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, South Highpoint, Feather Sound, Gandy, Saint Pete Clearwater Airport, Highpoint and Sawgrass Lake Park. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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