Severe weather can escalate quickly, turning blue skies into grey — threatening hail, lightning, or damaging winds.

Know what actions to take if severe weather affects your area this weekend. ⤵️

Extreme heat can be hazardous for everyone, especially for older adults, children, and people with access and functional needs.

Act fast if you notice someone with symptoms of heat illness.

#HeatSafety | ready.gov/heat

Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun! Please do not disturb nesting sites and keep our beaches smooth and obstacle-free when leaving. That means filling in your holes and knocking down your sand castles so hatchlings can make it to gulf safely after hatching! 🐢

Did you know that the NWS has different heat stress indicators or “tools” to help you plan for hot weather? To learn more about these tools go to weather.gov/heat #NIHHIS #HeatSafety

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri Hosts Swearing-In Ceremony Today for Six Deputies:
These deputies are assigned to the Patrol Operations Bureau, Judicial Operations Bureau and the Department of Detention and Corrections.
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Kudos to our Solid Waste team for winning 2 awards for their efforts to extend the life of our Waste-to-Energy facility & for our new virtual tour of the disposal complex! If you haven't already, try out the virtual tour here: …nellascountyswdc.vrticalmedia.digital #PCSW

Please slow down when you see a work zone. They are in place to protect workers while they improve our roadways, sidewalks and transportation infrastructure. These public servants have an important job and you can help them by simply slowing down. #MoveSafePinellas #PCPWK

For more information visit fdottampabay.com/project/1047/4…

NEVER leave children in a car, no matter the time of year. Vehicular heatstroke has occurred when outside temperatures are below 70°F - sunlight can cause the inside of a car to heat up VERY quickly. Stay #WeatherReady #NIHHIS #HeatSafety
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Learn more about what coercion looks like and how to spot it: go.dhs.gov/ZJN #EndTrafficking

Out now: the May edition of #PinellasCounty Business news! Read the full issue here: conta.cc/3UE4KOv

As warmer weather makes its return in Florida, there are plenty of ways you can beat the heat. ☀

🧊 Drink water
👕 Dress for the weather
🌡 Plan based on the forecast

➡ Visit FloridaDisaster.org/Hazards/Heat-W… for more information on staying safe in the heat!

May is Mental Health Month!
Join us as we raise awareness and support for mental health. Throughout the month, we'll share events, statistics, tips, resources, and more.
Your engagement is crucial! Like, comment, and share our posts to spread the message.
#MayMentalHealthMonth

The official Tampa Bay Rays City Connect mural painted by the legendary Vitale Bros is complete! This new Grit & Glow mural perfectly captures the independent, underground spirit of Tampa Bay, and our defiantly bold, bright, and vibrant home! ⚾️🌴🛹 #RaysUp

📍 3125 5th Ave N

If you happen to take a look at radar this evening you may notice something that hasn't been as common of a sight: isolated🌧️and ⛈️

Can we expect this to be a regular thing yet? Not quite, but we are heading in that direction 👉weather.gov/tbw/rainyseason #flwx

Highs today reaching into the upper 80s to lower 90s with a few showers possible in the afternoon mainly inland and south. #flwx

Exciting transportation projects are coming, including the addition of I-275 express lanes and a bicycle/pedestrian overpass to the Courtney Campbell Causeway. Check out more on our blog: forwardpinellas.org/blog/state-of-… FDOT District 7

Meanwhile, at America's Best Beaches. 😎🏝️ #FortDeSotoPark #Florida

Spread the word and help protect our #seaturtles . Lights shining toward the beach can disorient them, and sand castles, beach equipment and trash left behind can trap them. Keep the beach dark and smooth to give them an easier time. #KeepTheBeachClean #SaveTheTurtles #PCPW

🙌 GLOW OFF 🙌

Team store hours extended to 7pm, today - Thurs.!