Event Brief
Tampa area in Stage 2 drought warning; water restrictions
Filed: Feb 06, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Tampa faces Stage 2 drought warning, prompting new water use restrictions to conserve resources amid dry conditions.
WHO: Tampa Bay Water Authority
WHAT: Stage 2 drought warning and water restrictions
WHEN: Feb 05, 2026 at 6:48 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: To conserve water resources due to ongoing dry conditions
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