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Beach Hazards Statement 3, NWS Tampa Bay, FL

July 6, 2021Pasco County, Pinellas County, Sarasota County, Florida

NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this beach hazards statement at Jul 6, 2021, 12:27 PM EDT for Pasco County, Pinellas County, Sarasota County, Florida. It was in force for 34 hr.

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The counties it named.

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Issued
Jul 6, 2021, 12:27 PM EDT (16:27 UTC)
Expired
Jul 7, 2021, 9:59 PM EDT
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS Tampa Bay, FL

Counties Pasco County, FL, Pinellas County, FL, Sarasota County, FL

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The Tampa radar (KTBW), 15 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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Tampa Bay, FL (KTBW), launched 12:00Z, 4.5 hours before the alert went out and 15 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Tampa Bay, FL at 12:00Z on 2021-07-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 815 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Tampa Bay, FL at 12:00Z on 2021-07-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 29 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
815 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-46 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
773 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
9 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
29 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
25 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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337 
WHUS42 KTBW 061627
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1227 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

FLZ050-149-160-080200-
/O.NEW.KTBW.BH.S.0003.210706T1627Z-210708T0200Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Pasco-Coastal Sarasota-
1227 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Respiratory irritation associated with Red Tide possible
  in some coastal areas.

* WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Pasco and Coastal Sarasota Counties.

* WHEN...Pasco: through 10 pm tomorrow 
  COASTAL SOUTHERN PASCO COUNTY: GULF COAST ...possible tomorrow. 
  
  Pinellas Upper North Bay: through 10 pm tomorrow
 COASTAL NORTHERN PINELLAS COUNTY, UPPER BAY AREA: BAY REGIONS 
 ...possible today and tomorrow. 

  Pinellas: through 10 pm tomorrow 
  COASTAL SOUTHERN PINELLAS COUNTY: BAY REGIONS ...possible today and
  tomorrow. 

  Sarasota: through 10 pm tomorrow 
  COASTAL NORTHERN SARASOTA COUNTY: GULF COAST ...possible 
  tomorrow. 

  Sarasota: through 10 pm tomorrow 
  COASTAL SOUTHERN SARASOTA COUNTY: GULF COAST ...possible today 
  and tomorrow.

* IMPACTS...Symptoms may include coughing, sneezing, and tearing 
  eyes.  People with asthma, emphysema, or any chronic lung disease 
  may be more sensitive.  Irritation may vary by beach and 
  throughout the day..

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full forecast information- 
  https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you experience uncomfortable symptoms, consider moving to an 
unaffected beach nearby.

Find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent local 
observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) daily beach 
conditions - https://visitbeaches.org/ and the Florida Fish and 
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status - 
http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus.  

RED TIDE HEALTH INFORMATION - Consult the Florida Department of 
Health - http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/aquatic-
toxins/index.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800 222-1222.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
334 
WHUS42 KTBW 061711 CCA
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
111 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

FLZ050-149-160-080200-
/O.COR.KTBW.BH.S.0003.210706T1711Z-210708T0200Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Pasco-Coastal Sarasota-
111 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Respiratory irritation associated with Red Tide possible
  in some coastal areas.

* WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Pasco and Coastal Sarasota Counties.

* WHEN...Pasco: through 10 pm tomorrow 
  COASTAL SOUTHERN PASCO COUNTY: GULF COAST ...possible tomorrow. 
  
  Pinellas Upper North Bay: through 10 pm tomorrow
 COASTAL NORTHERN PINELLAS COUNTY, UPPER BAY AREA: BAY REGIONS 
 ...possible today and tomorrow. 

  Pinellas: through 10 pm tomorrow 
  COASTAL SOUTHERN PINELLAS COUNTY: BAY REGIONS ...possible today and
  tomorrow. 

  Sarasota: through 10 pm tomorrow 
  COASTAL NORTHERN SARASOTA COUNTY: GULF COAST ...possible 
  tomorrow. 

  Sarasota: through 10 pm tomorrow 
  COASTAL SOUTHERN SARASOTA COUNTY: GULF COAST ...possible today 
  and tomorrow.

* IMPACTS...Symptoms may include coughing, sneezing, and tearing 
  eyes.  People with asthma, emphysema, or any chronic lung disease 
  may be more sensitive.  Irritation may vary by beach and 
  throughout the day..

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full forecast information- 
  https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you experience uncomfortable symptoms, consider moving to an 
unaffected beach nearby.

Find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent local 
observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) daily beach 
conditions - https://visitbeaches.org/ and the Florida Fish and 
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status - 
http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus.  

RED TIDE HEALTH INFORMATION - Consult the Florida Department of 
Health - http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/aquatic-
toxins/index.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800 222-1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by the 
Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web sites or 
the information, products or services contained therein.

RED TIDE INFORMATION SOURCES - Red tide forecasts are provided by 
the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and MOTE.

&&

$$
015 
WHUS42 KTBW 070240
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1040 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

FLZ050-149-160-080200-
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210708T0200Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Pasco-Coastal Sarasota-
1040 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Respiratory irritation associated with Red Tide 
  possible in some coastal areas.

* WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Pasco and Coastal Sarasota Counties.

* WHEN...Pasco: through 10 pm tomorrow.

* IMPACTS...Symptoms may include coughing, sneezing, and tearing 
  eyes. People with asthma, emphysema, or any chronic lung 
  disease may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary by beach 
  and throughout the day. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full forecast information-
  https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you experience uncomfortable symptoms, consider moving to an
unaffected beach nearby.

Find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent local
observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) daily beach
conditions - https://visitbeaches.org/ and the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status -
http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

RED TIDE HEALTH INFORMATION - Consult the Florida Department of
Health - http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/aquatic-
toxins/index.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800 222-1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by the
Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web sites or
the information, products or services contained therein.

RED TIDE INFORMATION SOURCES - Red tide forecasts are provided by
the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and MOTE.


&&

$$
203 
WHUS42 KTBW 071525
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1125 AM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

FLZ050-160-080200-
/O.NEW.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.210707T1525Z-210708T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0019.210707T1525Z-210708T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210708T0200Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Sarasota-
1125 AM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to
  6 feet. For the Beach Hazards Statement, respiratory irritation
  associated with Red Tide possible in some coastal areas. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Pinellas and Coastal Sarasota Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 10 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...High surf has led to dangerous swimming and surfing 
  conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep 
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 
  Symptoms from Red Tide may include coughing, sneezing, and 
  tearing eyes. People with asthma, emphysema, or any chronic lung
  disease may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary by beach and
  throughout the day.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full forecast information-
  https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For rip currents and high surf...Inexperienced swimmers should 
remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

For Red Tide...If you experience uncomfortable symptoms, consider
moving to an unaffected beach nearby.

Find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent local
observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) daily beach
conditions - https://visitbeaches.org/ and the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status -
http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

RED TIDE HEALTH INFORMATION - Consult the Florida Department of
Health - http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/aquatic-
toxins/index.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800 222-1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by the
Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web sites or
the information, products or services contained therein.

RED TIDE INFORMATION SOURCES - Red tide forecasts are provided by
the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and MOTE.

&&

$$

FLZ155-162-165-080000-
/O.NEW.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.210707T1525Z-210708T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0019.210707T1525Z-210708T0000Z/
Coastal Manatee-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
1125 AM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to
  6 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Manatee, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

FLZ149-080200-
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210708T0200Z/
Coastal Pasco-
1125 AM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Respiratory irritation associated with Red Tide 
  possible in some coastal areas.

* WHERE...Coastal Pasco County.

* WHEN...Pasco: through 10 pm tomorrow.

* IMPACTS...Symptoms may include coughing, sneezing, and tearing 
  eyes. People with asthma, emphysema, or any chronic lung 
  disease may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary by beach 
  and throughout the day.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full forecast information- 
  https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you experience uncomfortable symptoms, consider moving to an
unaffected beach nearby.

Find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent local
observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) daily beach
conditions - https://visitbeaches.org/ and the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status -
http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

RED TIDE HEALTH INFORMATION - Consult the Florida Department of
Health - http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic- toxins/index.html or call the Poison Control
Center: 1-800 222-1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products or services contained therein.

RED TIDE INFORMATION SOURCES - Red tide forecasts are provided by
the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and
MOTE.

&&

$$
051 
WHUS42 KTBW 071650
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1250 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

FLZ050-160-080200-
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210708T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210708T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-210708T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Sarasota-
1250 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up 
  to 6 feet. For the Beach Hazards Statement, respiratory 
  irritation associated with Red Tide possible in some coastal 
  areas. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Pinellas and Coastal Sarasota Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, for coastal southern Pasco County, 
  Gulf coast, possible today. For coastal northern Pinellas county, 
  upper bay area, possible today. For coastal southern Pinellas county, 
  bay regions, possible today and Thursday. For coastal northern and
  southern Sarasota county, Gulf coast, possible today.

* IMPACTS...High surf has led to dangerous swimming and surfing 
  conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep 
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 
  Symptoms from Red Tide may include coughing, sneezing, and 
  tearing eyes. People with asthma, emphysema, or any chronic 
  lung disease may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary by 
  beach and throughout the day.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full forecast information- 
  https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For rip currents and high surf...Inexperienced swimmers should
remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

For Red Tide...If you experience uncomfortable symptoms, consider
moving to an unaffected beach nearby.

Find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent local
observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) daily beach
conditions - https://visitbeaches.org/ and the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status -
http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

RED TIDE HEALTH INFORMATION - Consult the Florida Department of
Health - http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic- toxins/index.html or call the Poison Control
Center: 1-800 222-1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products or services contained therein.

RED TIDE INFORMATION SOURCES - Red tide forecasts are provided by
the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and
MOTE.

&&

$$

FLZ155-162-165-080000-
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210708T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-210708T0000Z/
Coastal Manatee-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
1250 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up 
  to 6 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Manatee, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

FLZ149-080200-
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210708T0200Z/
Coastal Pasco-
1250 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Respiratory irritation associated with Red Tide 
  possible in some coastal areas.

* WHERE...Coastal southern Pasco County Gulf coast.

* WHEN...Possible today.

* IMPACTS...Symptoms may include coughing, sneezing, and tearing 
  eyes. People with asthma, emphysema, or any chronic lung 
  disease may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary by beach 
  and throughout the day.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full forecast information- 
  https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you experience uncomfortable symptoms, consider moving to an
unaffected beach nearby.

Find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent local
observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) daily beach
conditions - https://visitbeaches.org/ and the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status -
http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

RED TIDE HEALTH INFORMATION - Consult the Florida Department of
Health - http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic- toxins/index.html or call the Poison Control
Center: 1-800 222-1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products or services contained therein.

RED TIDE INFORMATION SOURCES - Red tide forecasts are provided by
the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and
MOTE.

&&

$$
634 
WHUS42 KTBW 071810
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
210 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

FLZ139-142-148-080300-
/O.NEW.KTBW.CF.Y.0001.210707T1810Z-210708T0300Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-
210 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding with tides 1 to 3 feet above
  normal.

* WHERE...Coastal Levy, Coastal Citrus and Coastal Hernando 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

FLZ050-160-080200-
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210708T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210708T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-210708T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Sarasota-
210 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up 
  to 6 feet. For the Beach Hazards Statement, respiratory 
  irritation associated with Red Tide possible in some coastal 
  areas. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Pinellas and Coastal Sarasota Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, for coastal southern 
  Pasco County, Gulf coast, possible today. For coastal northern 
  Pinellas county, upper bay area, possible today. For coastal 
  southern Pinellas county, bay regions, possible today and 
  Thursday. For coastal northern and southern Sarasota county, 
  Gulf coast, possible today.

* IMPACTS...High surf has led to dangerous swimming and surfing 
  conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep 
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 
  Symptoms from Red Tide may include coughing, sneezing, and 
  tearing eyes. People with asthma, emphysema, or any chronic 
  lung disease may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary by 
  beach and throughout the day.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full forecast information- 
  https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For rip currents and high surf...Inexperienced swimmers should
remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

For Red Tide...If you experience uncomfortable symptoms, consider
moving to an unaffected beach nearby.

Find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent local
observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) daily beach
conditions - https://visitbeaches.org/ and the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status -
http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

RED TIDE HEALTH INFORMATION - Consult the Florida Department of
Health - http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic- toxins/index.html or call the Poison Control
Center: 1-800 222-1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products or services contained therein.

RED TIDE INFORMATION SOURCES - Red tide forecasts are provided by
the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and
MOTE.

&&

$$

FLZ155-162-165-080000-
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210708T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-210708T0000Z/
Coastal Manatee-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
210 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up 
  to 6 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Manatee, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

FLZ149-080200-
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210708T0200Z/
Coastal Pasco-
210 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Respiratory irritation associated with Red Tide 
  possible in some coastal areas.

* WHERE...Coastal southern Pasco County Gulf coast.

* WHEN...Possible today.

* IMPACTS...Symptoms may include coughing, sneezing, and tearing 
  eyes. People with asthma, emphysema, or any chronic lung 
  disease may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary by beach 
  and throughout the day.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full forecast information- 
  https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you experience uncomfortable symptoms, consider moving to an
unaffected beach nearby.

Find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent local
observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) daily beach
conditions - https://visitbeaches.org/ and the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status -
http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

RED TIDE HEALTH INFORMATION - Consult the Florida Department of
Health - http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic- toxins/index.html or call the Poison Control
Center: 1-800 222-1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products or services contained therein.

RED TIDE INFORMATION SOURCES - Red tide forecasts are provided by
the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and
MOTE.

&&

$$
289 
WHUS42 KTBW 072353
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
753 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

FLZ050-160-080200-
/O.EXP.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210708T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KTBW.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-210708T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210708T0200Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Sarasota-
753 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Respiratory irritation associated with Red Tide possible
  in some coastal areas. 

* WHERE...Coastal Sarasota and Pinellas Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Symptoms from Red Tide may include coughing, 
  sneezing, and tearing eyes. People with asthma, emphysema, or 
  any chronic lung disease may be more sensitive. Irritation may 
  vary by beach and throughout the day.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full forecast information- 
  https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

FLZ155-162-165-080100-
/O.EXP.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210708T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KTBW.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-210708T0000Z/
Coastal Manatee-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
753 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Subsiding winds and surf have allowed the High Surf Advisory and
High Rip Current Risk to expire.

$$

FLZ139-142-148-080300-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210708T0300Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-
753 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando and Coastal Levy 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

FLZ149-080200-
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210708T0200Z/
Coastal Pasco-
753 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Respiratory irritation associated with Red Tide 
  possible in some coastal areas.

* WHERE...Coastal southern Pasco County Gulf coast.

* WHEN...Possible today.

* IMPACTS...Symptoms may include coughing, sneezing, and tearing 
  eyes. People with asthma, emphysema, or any chronic lung 
  disease may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary by beach 
  and throughout the day.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full forecast information- 
  https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
264 
WHUS42 KTBW 080159
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
959 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

FLZ050-090200-
/O.CAN.KTBW.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210708T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.BH.S.0004.210708T0200Z-210709T0200Z/
Pinellas-
959 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Respiratory irritation associated with Red Tide possible
  in some coastal areas..

* WHERE...Pinellas County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Symptoms from Red Tide may include coughing, 
  sneezing, and tearing eyes. People with asthma, emphysema, or 
  any chronic lung disease may be more sensitive. Irritation may 
  vary by beach and throughout the day.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full forecast information- 
  https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

FLZ149-160-080300-
/O.CAN.KTBW.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210708T0200Z/
Coastal Pasco-Coastal Sarasota-
959 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

Red Tide conditions expected to drop below threshold level for 
aforementioned areas.

$$

FLZ139-142-148-080300-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210708T0300Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-
959 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando and Coastal Levy 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 5, 10:34 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningTBWManatee3 days
Jul 5, 10:34 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningTBWHillsborough7 days
Jul 6, 5:03 AM EDTHurricane WatchTBWCitrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Levy, Pasco, Pinellas10 hr
Jul 6, 10:02 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningTBWHillsborough5 days
Jul 6, 10:02 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningTBWPasco14 days
Jul 6, 1:59 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW46 min
Jul 6, 2:32 PM EDTHurricane WarningTBWCitrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Levy, Pasco, Pinellas21 hr
Jul 6, 4:08 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningTBWHillsborough25 hr
Jul 6, 4:08 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningTBWSarasota21 days
Jul 6, 4:08 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningTBWDeSoto21 days

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Beach Hazards Statements in Florida, 2021Every beach hazards statement in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.