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Tropical Storm Colin forms in Gulf of Mexico

Published on June 5, 2016 in Statewide/Top Headlines by Associated Press

The latest on severe weather across the United States (all times local): 6 p.m. The National Hurricane Center says that Tropical Storm Colin has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is predicted to land in Florida. Forecasters upgraded the storm from a tropical depression to a tropical storm just before 6 p.m. Sunday. That means Colin has sustained winds of at least 39 mph. The storm is expected to dump flooding rains on Florida’s Gulf coast when it hits…

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Rick Scott elevates emergency center to Level 2 in anticipation of tropical storm

Published on June 5, 2016 in Statewide/Top Headlines by Phil Ammann

Gov. Rick Scott has elevated the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee to Level 2 as Florida prepares for what has been named Tropical Depression No. 3 developing in the Gulf of Mexico. Scott issued a statement 11:15 a.m. Sunday: “As we continue to closely monitor this tropical depression, Floridians should remain vigilant and have an emergency plan for their families and businesses in place today.” The warning is a reminder to Florida residents, visitors and businesses to stay vigilant…

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Tampa Bay region under Tropical Storm Warning through Monday

Published on June 5, 2016 in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by Staff Reports

Much of Florida’s western coast was under a tropical storm warning Sunday, with the threat of heavy rains and high wind moving quickly northeast from the Gulf of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said a tropical depression in the southern gulf was “expected to become a tropical storm” later Sunday or early Monday. The depression was moving at a speed of about 8 mph (13 kph) and was expected to pick up the pace later Sunday. Tropical depressions…

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Pier demolition debris gathered up in case Erika visits St. Petersburg

Published on August 28, 2015 in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by Janelle Irwin

There’s a tropical storm, maybe a hurricane, maybe heading straight for us. Maybe. Nevertheless, demolition of the inverted pyramid has been temporarily put on hold in order to make sure the site is safe should a storm maybe hit St. Petersburg. Crews were on site Friday afternoon clearing debris from the Pier head into large bins using cranes and other heavy machinery. The overall structure is still mostly intact. Portions of the exterior façade have been removed or partially removed.…

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