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Oktoberfest Tampa moves to Halloween weekend, Cotee River Bike Fest slides to January, and Island Fest is off as Isaias brings rain and coastal flooding to the bay area.
Isaias is still aimed at the northern Gulf Coast, but forecasters now expect tides 1 to 3 feet above normal from Citrus County to Pinellas on Friday. Here’s what that means, plus the fuel and cruise picture.
Isaias is expected to strengthen quickly and reach the northern Gulf Coast late Friday. Tampa Bay is outside the cone but faces more rain, rough Gulf water and high rip current risk.
The National Hurricane Center now gives a southwestern Gulf system a 70% chance of development. Before then, a stalled front could bring Tampa Bay 2 to 4 inches of rain.
Nearly 400 Tampa Bay residents have shared common flooding concerns and what they believe is contributing to issues across the region as the Tampa Bay Coastal Master Plan prepares to moves into its next phase.
Hurricane season may be quiet, but Florida’s rainy season can still bring serious risks for Tampa Bay homeowners and renters. From flooding to water damage and mold growth, experts are urging residents to prepare before small problems become costly repairs.
The Tampa Bay Coastal Master Plan has entered its next phase, collecting community feedback to identify flood risks and help guide future resilience projects across seven counties.
