National Weather Service Extends Heat Advisory for Southwest and West Central Florida
An updated heat advisory on August 20, 2026, runs longer than first issued, with heat index values up to 109 expected.
Venice, Florida FirstAlerts
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Severe Weather
5 reportsHeat Advisory Covers Pinellas, Polk, Hardee and 20 More Florida Zones Until 7 P.M.
The National Weather Service office in Ruskin lists 23 zones across southwest and west central Florida — Tampa, St. Petersburg, Fort Myers, Sarasota and Winter Haven among the cities named — with heat index values up to 112 expected on Aug. 19.
Heat Advisory in Effect for Southwest and West Central Florida on August 17
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for 24 zones across southwest and west central Florida as heat index values rise.
National Weather Service Extends Heat Advisory Through 7 PM EDT
The advisory for southwest and west central Florida now runs longer than first issued on August 16, 2026.
Heat Advisory Issued for West Central and Southwest Florida
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for 24 zones in west central and southwest Florida as heat index values reach up to 109.
Recalls & Safety Alerts
1 reportFDA Expands Recall of Vodka Tomato Sauce Over Undeclared Milk
The FDA has expanded a Class II recall of Vodka Tomato Sauce to include additional lot codes, citing undeclared milk.
Mass Casualty Incidents
1 reportThree injured in shooting inside Memphis, Florida, home, sheriff's office says
Manatee County deputies responded to a 911 call shortly before 10 p.m. on August 9, 2026; no suspect has been identified.