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Thunderstorms to Rattle the Beaches
You may not want to dip your toes in the surf today. There's a chance of thunder storms. Email us those dramatic storm photos from the beach that you get with your cellphone or camera, or just upload them to this story. But stay safely indoors when you do
No need to grab for the sun screen and beach towel today. It's going to be wet outdoors, with the risk of thunder storms throughout the day.
The National Weather Service is issuing a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the beaches and Tampa Bay, with showers likely throughout the day. Thunderstorms may roll in this afternoon, though watch out for lightning strikes and thunder all day. There will be more of the same Sunday.
If it felt particularly muggy out this morning, as you grabbed some coffee at a local shop or walked the dog, you're right. Humidity is at 84 percent, and the rain chance 90 percent.
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