Clearwater (33755) Daily Weather Forecast

Parade Across FL Skies Stars 6 Of The 7 Planets; What’s Missing?

Check out the pre-dawn skies in FL through early September, and you’ll be able to see six of our solar system's seven other planets.

Lyrid Meteors Peak: When To See Fireballs In FL

The Lyrid meteor shower often produces bright fireballs that blaze across the sky. Florida skywatchers can check out the peak show now.

Tampa Bay Schools Make Schedule Changes As Strong Storms Hit FL

With severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, isolated tornadoes expected across FL Tuesday, schools have closed and events have been canceled.

Winter Solstice Arrives In FL Thursday, And You May See Ursid Meteors

Thursday may be the shortest day of the year, but the winter solstice has been celebrated through the ages as the "birth of the sun."

Sunset Beach To Reopen This Weekend Following Erosion Restoration

Beaches in Pinellas County were the hardest hit by Hurricane Idalia in August, causing tons of sand to wash away.

Tornado Watch Posted For 28 FL Counties, Severe Storms Possible: NWS

The National Weather Service said 28 counties, including the Tampa Bay region, are under a tornado watch Thursday.

Photos Show Tornado Damage To Structures In Clearwater, Crystal River

The tornadoes were spawned by a storm that swept through Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Citrus counties, leaving behind devastation.

Pinellas Residents Can Get Expedited Permits For Temporary Shelter

Unincorporated residents impacted by the hurricane can get permits for recreational vehicles and other shelters while they make repairs.

Emergency Project To Shore Up Coastal Areas Impacted by Hurricane

The plan includes temporary sand stabilization dune or reconstruction of the shore line.

FEMA Hurricane Assistance Now Available To Eligible Pinellas Residents

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams are going door to door in impacted areas.

Hundreds Saved In Pinellas County During 60 Hurricane Rescue Missions

The Pinellas emergency management director said hundreds of residents returned home to find flooding and other damages to their homes

Widespread Flooding Inundates Pasco, Pinellas Following Idalia

Law enforcement is telling residents to stay home and avoid hidden hazards on flooded roads.

FL Activates Price-Gouging Hotline Ahead Of Hurricane Idalia

During a state of emergency, Florida's price-gouging law prohibits excessive price increases on supplies like food, water and generators.

Update: Idalia Evacuation Shelters Open In Pinellas; Schools Close

The barrier islands along Pinellas County could experience 115 mph hurricane-force winds as Idalia heads north in the Gulf of Mexico.

2nd FL Sales Tax Holiday For Hurricane Supplies Runs Through Sept. 8

Floridians can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from state sales tax now through Sept. 8.

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend: How To Watch In FL

The Perseid shower will mean 50 to 100 meteors per hour. Will Tampa Bay weather cooperate to see the fireballs?

Waterspout On Clearwater Beach Sends 2 Kansas Visitors To Hospital

Two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a waterspout appeared in the Gulf of Mexico and moved onto Clearwater Beach.

Pinellas Barrier Island Residents Should Sign Up For Re-Entry Passes

The program was established to prevent looting and burglary after a large-scale mandatory evacuation.

Cold Shelters To Open Friday, Saturday Nights In Pinellas

All sites provide a warm and safe place to sleep, and many sites also serve a meal.

Cold Weather Shelters To Open In Pinellas County Friday Night

Shelters are activated when the National Weather Service expects the “feels like” temperature to hit 40 degrees or below across the county.

Clearwater Launches Climate Vulnerability Assessment

A report indicates the region is expected to see an additional 2 to 8.5 feet of sea-level rise by the end of this century.

Tampa Bay Within 'Cone Of Uncertainty' For Subtropical Storm Nicole

Emergency management officials urge Tampa Bay residents to prepare for Subtropical Storm Nicole.

Hurricane Ian-Impacted Nonprofits May Be Eligible For Aid In Pinellas

Private NonProfit organizations (PNPs) in Pinellas County may be eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans.

'Where Were They?' Only 5,000 Of 350,000 People Showed Up At Shelters

Pinellas County commissioners fear the majority of people ordered to evacuate for Hurricane Ian didn't heed the call.

Pinellas Residents Impacted By Hurricane Ian Eligible For FEMA Help

As of Monday morning, nearly all power has been restored to Pinellas County.

Hurricane Ian: Pinellas Residents Should Stay Put After Midnight

Residents who cannot make it to a shelter by midnight Wednesday morning should shelter in place, said Pinellas County officials.

Hurricane Ian: Pinellas County Barrier Islands Now Closed For Storm

A storm surge warning and hurricane warning are now in effect for Pinellas County.

Hurricane Ian: Clearwater Mayor Declares State Of Emergency, Closures

Pinellas sheriff's deputies will restrict access to the Pinellas County barrier islands, including Clearwater Beach, starting at 7 a.m.

Rip Current Flag Warnings Flying; Not Good Day For Beach

Lifeguard stations along Tampa Bay beaches are flying the red flags indicating residents should avoid swimming.

Pinellas County Activating Cold Weather Shelters Saturday Night

Shelter guests are accepted until the shelter is full. All sites provide a warm and safe place to sleep.

Advisory Raised To Coastal Flood Warning; Severe Storms Predicted

The National Weather Service said the earlier advisory has been elevated from a coastal flood watch to a warning.

Pinellas County In 5-Day Forecast For Tropical Storm Fred

Pinellas County is now monitoring the forecast track and preparing for the possible impacts from the storm.

Find Out If Your Pinellas Home Is Located In A Flood Plain

The new Flood Insurance Rate Map will be effective Aug. 24.

New Flood Insurance Map Could Impact Homeowner Premiums

Property owners are encouraged to talk to their flood insurance agent and obtain flood insurance before Aug. 24 to avoid higher rates.

All Clearwater Libraries To Reopen Thursday

All Clearwater libraries closed Tuesday and Wednesday, July 6 and 7, due to the storm.

Pinellas County To Continue Sandbag Operations Through Tuesday Morning

Distribution will be from 7 a.m. to noon, if supplies last.

Countryside, Main, Beach, N Greenwood Libraries Close At 1 P.M. Tuesday

In advance of the approach of Tropical Storm Elsa, the city manager has authorized city offices to close at 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 6.

2 Shelters To Open Tuesday In Pinellas County Ahead Of TS Elsa

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority will offer free rides to the two shelters starting at 9 a.m.

Surge Forecast Tool Identifies Flood Risk Ahead Of Elsa In Pinellas County

Pinellas County has launched a new Tropical Storm Flooding Risk Map to show residents their flood risk from Tropical Storm Elsa.

Pinellas Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Tropical Storm Elsa

During an emergency meeting Sunday afternoon, the Pinellas County Commission declared a state of local emergency ahead TS Elsa.