Pinellas County Monitoring Tropical Storm Fred

Latest storm/incident developments

  • The National Hurricane Center has placed Pinellas County in the five-day forecast for Tropical Storm Fred.
  • Pinellas County is monitoring the forecast track and preparing for the potential impacts from the storm. While forecasters have some confidence in the track of the storm, the intensity of the storm remains uncertain.
  • Regardless of the storm’s eventual track and strength, high winds, rain, flooding and storm surge may impact Pinellas County as early as Saturday evening. Please continue to monitor local weather sources for information on potential for and timing of any local impacts. 

Pinellas County response/action

  • The County Information Center will be open for preparedness questions Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 727-464-4333. Residents who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact the CIC via online chat at bit.ly/PinellasChat.
  • County crews are preparing drainage systems and roadways to reduce the risk of flooding.Web updates to be posted online at www.pinellasounty.org

Advice & Information for Residents

  • While it’s too early to tell, it’s always best to have a plan in the event you need to shelter in place or leave your home.Look up your evacuation zone in one of the following ways:Visit http://pinellascounty.org/knowyourzone.
  • Download the Ready Pinellas app for iOS or AndroidIf you have a land line, you can call 727-453-3150 and enter your 10-digit home phone number.

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