Clearwater (33755) Daily Weather Forecast

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.

Coast Guard Declares Port Condition Zulu For Port Of Tampa

Under Port Condition Zulu, no vessels may enter or move within these ports without permission of the Captain of the Port.

Pinellas Officials Monitor Tropical Storm Elsa, Urge Preparation

County crews have begun preparing drainage systems and roadways to reduce the risk of flooding.

Pinellas County Asks Residents To Make A Plan For Hurricane Season

The 2021 hurricane season started, and Pinellas County Emergency Management is asking residents to remember three things.

Rainy Season Fertilizer Restrictions Begin June 1

Pinellas County’s rainy season fertilizer restrictions will take effect Tuesday, June 1, and last through Sept. 30.

Update Of Local Mitigation Strategy Available For Public Review

Pinellas County, its municipal partners and other stakeholders have updated this year's Pinellas County local hazard mitigation strategy.

High Surf Advisory Issued For Tampa Bay Counties

The advisory is in effect for Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee and Sarasota counties.

National Weather Service Issues High Surf Advisory In 5 Counties

Coastal areas are experiencing large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Gulf Coast

The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for central and southern Pinellas County.

Tropical Storm Eta Leaves Behind Unwelcome Deposits Along Trail

Tropical Storm Eta's impact could still be seen in the tons of debris the storm deposited on local roads, trails and beaches.

Pinellas County Declares Emergency As Tropical Storm Eta Nears

The Pinellas County Commission held an emergency meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday to declare a state of local emergency for Tropical Storm Eta.

Update: Tropical Storm Warning Issued; Eta May Become Hurricane

Eta could be near hurricane strength Wednesday morning. A tropical storm warning has been issued for the Gulf coast including Tampa Bay.

Eta Expected To Produce Storms, Rain, Winds Along Gulf Tuesday

Residents are urged to continue monitoring weather forecasts as potential impacts from Tropical Storm Eta remain uncertain.

Pinellas Information Center Open Sunday For Questions About Eta

The Pinellas County Information Center is open Sunday for questions concerning Tropical Storm Eta.

Tampa Bay Emergency Centers Prepare For Tropical Storm Laura

Pasco County is activating three sandbag stations that will be open around the clock.

Watch: Clearwater Coast Guard Leads Way In Bahamas Rescue Efforts

The Coast Guard's Hurricane Dorian response operations are well underway in the Bahamas with Air Station Clearwater leading the way.

Clearwater Coast Guard Crews Evacuate 19 People In Bahamas

Members of the Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater evacuated 19 people from the Marsh Harbour Clinic in the Abaco Islands to Nassau.

Hurricane Dorian: Clearwater Announces Cancellations

The Clearwater City Council Work Session that was scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 3 has been cancelled.

Man Dies 3 Days After Lightning Strike On Clearwater Beach

A New Port Richey man has died after being struck by lightning on Clearwater Beach Sunday.

Belleair Bluffs To Host Hurricane Symposium April 23

The City of Belleair Bluffs and the Town of Belleair will host a free hurricane symposium titled "Sheltering in Place."

Trash, Recycling Schedule Set For Clearwater: Hurricane Irma

City of Clearwater officials announced the trash, recycling and city employee work schedule as barrier islands begin to reopen.

Memorial Causeway Bridge To Close Early Sunday

BREAKING: The bridge will be closed early Sunday in anticipation of Hurricane Irma.

Hurricane Irma: Pinellas Jail Suspends Visitation

Sheriff Gualtieri ordered the visitation suspension because of evacuations.

Hurricane Irma Guns For Tampa Bay: Info You Need To Know

As Hurricane Irma’s threat to the Tampa Bay area rises, find out where to go for must-know information.

Pinellas To Mark Hurricane Andrew 25th Anniversary

Pinellas County will host a Facebook Live event to mark the devastating storm’s landfall and to champion preparedness.

Waterspout Spotted Near Clearwater Beach

A Friday afternoon storm produced a waterspout in the Intracoastal Waterway near Clearwater Beach.

Florida Leads U.S. In Lightning Fatalities (Video)

Florida is known for more than its sunshine. The state also leads the country in the number of lightning-related fatalities.

Cold Weather Shelters Opening In Pinellas County

With wind chills expected to drop to near freezing Thursday, Pinellas County has announced the opening of its shelters.

Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Tampa Bay Area

A strong cold front is anticipated to bring storms and frigid temperatures to the Tampa Bay area.

Tropical Depression 'Likely' to Form South of Florida, Forecasters Say

A broad area of low pressure in the southwestern Caribbean Sea is expected to develop more over the next few days.

Tropical Disturbance Crops Up in Atlantic Ocean

A broad surface low located over the Bahamas has been given a 60 percent chance of developing more over the next few days.

Hurricane Matthew Upgraded to Category 5 Storm; Part of Florida in Potential Path

Breaking: Hurricane Matthew was upgraded to a Category 5 storm late Friday night with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph.

Tropical Storm Karl to Strengthen, Julia Taking Slow Trip to N.C. Coast

Tropical Depression Julia has been meandering off the Carolina coast for days, but has found a direction. Dangerous riptide alerts up.

Tropical Storm Karl Heads West; Julia Meanders; Ian Downgrades

Breaking: Tropical Storm Karl is one of five storms under watch by the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Depression Julia ‘Meanders’ as Tropical Storm Ian Accelerates

Breaking: The National Hurricane Center is tracking five storms, including two that may become the season’s next to earn names.

Clearwater Offers Sandbags at Public Works Complex

In light of Tropical Storm Hermine, the city is offering residents sandbags.

Tropical Disturbance Edges Closer to Florida; Gaston Weakens for Now

Breaking: The National Hurricane Center is tracking three storm systems in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane Gaston Likely; Disturbance Aims for Florida

Breaking: Tropical Storm Gaston is expected to become the season’s next hurricane as another disturbance aims for Florida.

ICYMI: Atlantic Hurricane Season 2016's Peak is Now

Forecasters at NOAA say we could be in for a bumpy ride over the next few weeks.

2 Tropical Disturbances Showing Potential For Development, Forecasters Say

Breaking: As Tropical Depression Fiona edges toward Bermuda, two other disturbances are showing strong potential for development.