Tornado threat passes for most of the bay area
The National Weather Service in Ruskin has canceled a tornado watch for coastal counties in, west central Florida, including Pinellas and Pasco counties. The watch continues in nine counties, including Hillsborough, Manatee and Polk, until at least 2 a.m.
A strong line of thunderstorms is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the area tonight through Saturday morning.
The front will bring colder temperatures and stiff winds for the weekend.
"This afternoon and tonight are the best rain chances,'' Juli Marquez, Bay News 9 meteorologist, said Friday. Thundershowers are possible throughout the Tampa Bay area tonight and early Saturday, but should be gone by breakfast time.
After that, expect a blustery day with temperatures in the 60s or possibly as low as the 50s.
National Weather Service meteorologist Ryan Sharp said to expect winds of 15-25 mph Saturday, with stronger winds along the coastline.
Curtis Krueger, Times staff writer
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its going to be cold so wear your sweaters, so you dont get the flu
Posted by: yaya | March 07, 2008 at 01:28 PM
Cold? Try chilly. Cold weather requires a windshield scraper.
Posted by: | March 07, 2008 at 02:52 PM
When are people going to learn that the flu is a virus, NOT caused by cold weather? DUH!
Posted by: ENough | March 07, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Actually, I've heard that there is a correlation between being cold and catching a cold/flu. Being cold lowers the body's immune response, thus making you more susceptible to getting sick.
Posted by: | March 07, 2008 at 06:02 PM
Actually, I've heard that there is a correlation between being cold and catching a cold/flu. Being cold lowers the body's immune response, thus making you more susceptible to getting sick.
Posted by: | March 07, 2008 at 06:02 PM