Wednesday, June 27, 2012
A 71-year-old resident drowned in floodwater outside his home over the weekend. An autopsy confirmed his death was related to Tropical Storm Debby.
A 71-year-old Indian Rocks Beach resident drowned in floodwater outside his home after apparently suffering a heart attack Sunday, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Armando Perez's body was discovered by a neighbor who tried to administer CPR with no success, according to investigators. Perez's death is being attributed to Tropical Storm Debby, which flooded neighborhoods throughout the Tampa Bay area this week. "The autopsy confirms that the drowning death is related to Tropical Storm Debby," according to a statement from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Preliminary autopsy reports show drowning as the cause of death with heart disease as a contributing factor. Detectives, working with the medical examiner's office, …
The tropical storm lost steam after making landfall Tuesday, but not before it caused more flooding across the Tampa Bay area.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Storm surge remains the biggest threat to the Tampa Bay area after Tropical Storm Debby made landfall Tuesday. Forecasters cautioned that water levels at high tide could rise up to 3 feet above ground, according to the National Hurricane Center. Even though Tampa Bay communities won't get the drenchings they've had since Debby was over the Gulf, water levels will remain elevated for "the next day or two," the National Hurricane Center said. “With rain bands passing, these waters are probably not going to start retreating until the early hours of Wednesday,” said Anthony Reynes, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Ruskin office. Flooding Forces Evacuation in Pasco Parts of western Pasco County were evacuated Tuesday, as the…
Monday, June 25, 2012
The animal rescue group is offering discounts to anyone who adopts an animal as the staff tries to get the facility back in order, according to ABC Action News.
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Monday, June 25, 2012
The Humane Society of Pinellas was flooded during Tropical Storm Debby, and staff there are asking for help finding permanent homes for pets who are now crowded into smaller quarters, according to ABC Action News. A spokeswoman told ABC Action News that all of the animals are safe, just wet and crowded. The shelter is offering discounts on pet adoptions and is also looking for volunteer foster families, according to the report. Read the full report on ABC Action News. For information on the Humane Society of Pinellas, visit HumaneSocietyofPinellas.org.
Tropical Storm Debby's track has shifted back toward the Tampa Bay area. Here's a roundup of the latest storm-related news.
Cleanup continues all over the Largo area in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby.
Damage from Tropical Storm Debby ranged from downed small limbs and palm fronds to felled trees and broken store signs, as residents and business owners worked to clean up the day after the storm blew through the region on June 25. What was Debby's effect on your neighborhood? If you would like, add your photos to this story. Just click on the upload photos and videos button.
We've seen all kinds of storm-related photos from across the area in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby. What were you doing during the storm, and did it cause damage in your neighborhood?
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Monday, June 25, 2012
As the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby pass through northern Pinellas County, it seems like everybody has a storm story. How close did the floodwaters get to your doorstep? Did you or any of your neighbors wander out into the storm? Have you seen cleanup crews at work today? Share your local observations in the comments, and if you have a photo of the storm's effect on your street, share it by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" button above. Stay safe out there!
From skim boarders to waders, young people often use flooded roads as playgrounds after bad storms. Here are five tips for staying safe.
Skim boarders, kayakers and folks just splashing around all seemed to have ventured out Sunday for a romp in the rain. Call it cabin fever — or just another weird Florida moment. But be warned: Floodwaters also may pose serious health risks. The waters are a problem when they contain fecal material, bacteria and viruses. And there is no sure way for the public to know if the flooded street or playground is safe. Public health officials offer the following tips for staying and playing safe: For information, contact the Pinellas County Health Department or visit www.doh.state.fl.us or www.FloridaDisaster.org.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
The entire region is under a watch until 8 p.m. as rains from Tropical Storm Debby continue to blanket the area.
Update, June 24 2:08 p.m.: As strong storms continue to move through our area, the National Weather Service has been issuing tornado warnings for multiple counties in the Tampa Bay area. A warning “is issued when a tornado is indicated by the WSR-88D radar or sighted by spotters; therefore, people in the affected area should seek safe shelter immediately,” according to the weather service’s website. To find out if your community is under a tornado warning, visit the National Weather Service's Severe Weather Summary page on its website. Earlier: The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the entire Tampa Bay area, including Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties until 8 p.m. today. A tornado watch …
Friday, June 22, 2012
Forecasters are calling for storms and potential flooding locally, and they're keeping an eye on what could become Tropical Storm Debby in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Friday, June 22, 2012
The local weekend forecast calls for rain — lots of it — while the National Hurricane Center monitors the development of a storm system in the Gulf of Mexico. The system is currently swirling off the Yucatan Peninsula and shows high potential for becoming a tropical cyclone over the weekend, according to the hurricane center. Rip current advisories are in effect along the Gulf coast this weekend. From the National Hurricane Center website: "Circulation associated with the broad surface low located just north of the Yucatan Peninsula has become a little better defined. "While the shower and thunderstorm activity has changed little in organization, environmental conditions appear conducive for a tropical depression to form. This system has …
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