Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Pinellas County, Florida
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NOAA issued it on May 13, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern Pinellas County in west central Florida until 3:30 PM EDT, with hazards including 60 mph wind gusts and possible hail up to 0.75 inches.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Pinellas County, Florida
- Issued
- May 13, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Pinellas County, Florida.
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Tampa Bay Ruskin FL. This alert is effective from 3:03 PM EDT on May 2, 2026, until 3:30 PM EDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Southern Pinellas County in west central Florida, including specific locations such as St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Seminole, Gulfport, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Kenneth City, South Pasadena, Madeira Beach, and Redington Beach.
What You Should Do
Remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into a small central room in a sturdy structure. For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts, which could cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees. There is also a possible hail threat up to 0.75 inches in size, as indicated by radar.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 3:03 PM EDT on May 2, 2026, and expires at 3:30 PM EDT on May 2, 2026, with an expected duration of about 27 minutes.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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