Event Brief
Flooding risk elevated for Tampa area this weekend
Filed: Aug 01, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: Weather Prediction Center flags level 2/4 flash-flood risk as slow storms and a stalled front bring heavy downpours Sat–Sun.
WHO: Weather Prediction Center
WHAT: Level 2/4 risk for flash flooding due to slow-moving showers and storms
WHEN: Aug 01, 2026 at 6:25 AM ET
WHERE: Tampa Bay area (northern portions)
WHY: A stalled front and upper-level support will generate scattered downpours and storms that move slowly, increasing flash-flood risk.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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