Tarpon Springs Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Tarpon Springs.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 6:40PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

At 640 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Arcadia. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern DeSoto County.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 9 at 6:39PM EDT until July 9 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

SVRMFL The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South central Collier County in southwestern Florida... * Until 715 PM EDT. * At 639 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of Royal Palm Hammock, or 8 miles northwest of Everglades City, and is nearly stationary. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Port Of The Island and Cape Romano Aquatic Preserve.

Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 6:37PM EDT until July 9 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Florida, including the following counties, in south central Florida, DeSoto. In southwest Florida, Charlotte. In west central Florida, Sarasota. * WHEN...Until 830 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 636 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... North Port, Port Charlotte and Lake Suzy. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 6:31PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

At 631 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Groveland, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Groveland, Mascotte, Ferndale, Clermont, and Lake Louisa.

Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 6:29PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

At 629 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Royal Palm Hammock, or 10 miles northwest of Everglades City. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph, and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Royal Palm Hammock, Port Of The Island, and South Blocks Golde.

Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 6:08PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

At 608 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Orlando International Airport, moving southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Orlando, Kissimmee, Orlando International Airport, Buena Ventura Lakes, and East Lake Toho.

Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 5:36PM EDT until July 9 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Florida, including the following counties, Clay and Putnam. * WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 536 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Florahome, Melrose Landing, Lake Geneva and Putnam Hall. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood