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HURRICANE AND STORM SURGE WATCHES IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF THE
FLORIDA GULF COAST… HURRICANE WARNINGS AND STORM SURGE WARNINGS ARE LIKELY TO BE ISSUED LATER IN THE DAY ON TUESDAY
SUMMARY OF 800 AM EDT…1200 UTC…INFORMATION
LOCATION…19.2N 83.5W
ABOUT 150 MI…240 KM W OF GRAND CAYMAN
ABOUT 205 MI…335 KM SSE OF THE WESTERN TIP OF CUBA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…35 MPH…55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 9 MPH…15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1001 MB…29.56 INCHES
Pinellas County
Pinellas County Information Center: Open – Call (727) 464-4333
Special needs assistance: Call (727) 464-4333 to register.
Pinellas County Schools
September 23, 2024 – 1:30 PM Update
Pinellas County Schools is working closely with Pinellas County Emergency Management to monitor the impact of the tropical system in the southern Gulf of Mexico on our region. Schools and offices will be open on Tuesday, September 24 for normal operations and school-related activities.
Pinellas County Schools will continue to collaborate with Pinellas County Emergency Management and provide an update to stakeholders by 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 24.
Sandbags
Unincorporated Pinellas County: John Chesnut Park, 2200 East Lake Road S., Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesday from 7 a.m. to noon. Note: John Chesnut Park will otherwise be closed to the public during sandbag operation hours. Sandbags are limited to 10 per household. Residents are encouraged to bring shovels.
Pinellas and City of Clearwater: Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex, 2450 Drew Street, Clearwater; sunrise to sunset on Tuesday and 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday. Unincorporated Pinellas and City of Clearwater residents only. Residents are encouraged to bring their own shovel.
Cities
City residents: Bring proof of residency. For the latest updates on city sandbag sites, visit your city’s website.
Belleair – Tuesday, Sept. 24, 12–6 p.m. (while supplies last). Varona Street, between the athletic fields.
Clearwater – North Beach (Juanita Way and Bay Esplanade) and Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex (2450 Drew St.) Tuesday, Sept. 24, from sunrise to sunset and Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon. https://www.myclearwater.com/My-Government/0-City-Departments/Emergency-Management/Latest-Storm-Information
Dunedin – Tuesday, Sept. 24, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Highlander Park
Gulfport – Monday, Sept. 23, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept 24th, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at 49th St. Neighborhood Center at 1617 49th St. S. City residents only, bring proof of residency.
Indian Rocks Beach –Tuesday, Sept. 24, 12 p.m. to sunset and Wednesday, Sept. 25, at City Hall. City residents only.
Madeira Beach – 505 150th Ave. https://madeirabeachfl.gov/question/where-do-i-get-sand-bags/#/city/answers/hurricanes/where-do-i-get-sand-bags
Pinellas Park – Tuesday, Sept. 24, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 25, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 6151 78th Ave N. and Helen Howarth Park at 6301 94th Ave.
Redington Beach – Sandbag information: https://townofredingtonbeach.com/2024/09/23/flood-watch-in-effect-sand-and-sandbags-available/
Redington Shores – Currently open at Town Hall, 17425 Gulf Blvd.
Safety Harbor – Tuesday Sept 24th, 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at 1200 Railroad Ave. City residents only, bring proof of residency.
South Pasadena – Currently open at City Hall Annex Building, 6940 Hibiscus Ave S.
St. Pete Beach – Currently open at Egan Park. City residents only.
St. Petersburg – Tuesday, Sept, 24th, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 25th, 7 a.m. – noon. https://www.stpete.org/residents/public_safety/sandbags.php
Tarpon Springs – Will open Tuesday, Sept 24th https://www.ctsfl.us/emergency-management/