Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
723 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

FLC081-050130-
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Manatee FL-
723 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of west central Florida, including the following
  county, Manatee.

* WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 723 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Lakewood Ranch and Lake Manatee State Park.
  - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 2739 8236 2739 8245 2743 8246 2743 8239
      2748 8240 2754 8223 2752 8220 2743 8220


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