... Heat advisory in effect from noon today to 7 PM EDT this
evening...
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay area - Ruskin FL has
issued a heat advisory... which is in effect from noon today to
7 PM EDT this evening.
Temperatures climbing into the mid 90s combined with high humidity
values will create heat indices in the 105 to 110 degree range this
afternoon. These conditions will create a situation in which heat
illnesses are possible.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A heat advisory is issued when the heat index... a measure of how
it feels when temperature and humidity are combined... exceeds
105 for 3 hours or more during the day... and observed nighttime
temperatures remain above 80 degrees... for two consecutive days
or more.
If you must be outdoors today... try to do so during the early
morning or evening. Drink plenty of water... especially before you
get thirsty. Try to remain in air conditioned or well ventilated
buildings. Do not leave children or pets in locked vehicles!
Temperatures can rise above 130 degrees in minutes... quickly
increasing the chance for heat stroke and possible death. Make
sure to check up on relatives... neighbors and the elderly.
Jcm
Saint Petersburg, FL
Current Conditions
86 °F
Scattered Clouds
Updated — 8:53 AM EDT on July 30, 2010
Local Radar
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St. Petersburg
86 °F - Scattered Clouds
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St. Petersburg Airport
86 °F - Clear -
Tampa Macdill AFB
86 °F - Partly Cloudy
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Tampa
86 °F - Scattered Clouds
Forecast for Pinellas (33713)
Friday
 T-storms
H 92° / L 81°
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Saturday
T-storms
H 92° / L 81°
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Sunday
T-storms
H 92° / L 81°
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Monday
T-storms
H 92° / L 81°
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Tuesday
T-storms
H 92° / L 81°
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Mostly sunny early in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning...then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds around 5 mph early in the morning...then becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index readings 105 to 108.
TonightPartly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 80. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning...then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index readings 100 to 105.
Saturday NightPartly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 80. West winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening becoming light. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Partly sunny. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning... then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Light winds becoming south around 5 mph late in the morning...then shifting to the west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday Night through ThursdayPartly cloudy with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 80s. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index readings 101 to 106.
Partly cloudy with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 80s. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index readings 101 to 106.
Partly cloudy with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 80s. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index readings 101 to 106.
Statement as of 4:13 am EDT on July 30, 2010
Heat Advisory
