Tampa Bay Area, FloridaWeather Forecast Office

Weekly Weather Briefing

Robert GarciaMeteorologist

NWS Tampa Bay Area

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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Satellite Imagery

Quiet start to Patriot Day

Tropical Atlantic

Monitoring 2 areas for potential development

Tropical Imagery - Eastern Atlantic and Africa

Reminder: Peak of Hurricane Season is here!

Formation chance through 48 hours: 70% (High)Formation chance through 5 days: 90% (High)

Tropical Imagery

Tropical Activity Close To Home

Formation chance through 48 hours: 20% (Low)Formation chance through 5 days: 30% (Medium)

Rainfall Forecast Today - Monday

Best rain chances in South Florida & Keys

Summary of Expected Impacts

• Keeping an eye on the tropics• Heavy rainfall possible through the weekend• Afternoon & evening thunderstorms possible into

next week– Heavy Rain– Lightning– Gusty Winds

Need Weather Support for Upcoming Events?

• Do you have any EOC or Incident Command Post (ICP) activations planned over the next couple of weeks?

• Remote Weather Support can be provided for large outdoor events where life and property may be at risk due to adverse weather.

• Contact our office at the number listed on the next slide if Weather Support is needed.

Tampa Bay Area, Florida

E-mail: sr-tbw.ops@noaa.gov

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Robert GarciaMeteorologist

NWS Tampa Bay Area

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