The first of two disaster preparedness holidays kicked off over the weekend, but you still have time to make that list and head to the store. It runs through Friday, June 9th. The second will be from August 26th through Sept. 8th. Check with the Florida Department of Revenue for supplies that are tax-free, and in the Dove Hurricane Guide for tips for staying safe before and after the storm. We also have the list of other holidays to save that include back-to-school shopping, and for the 2023 Florida Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday which also began over the weekend and will run through Monday, Sept 4th.

NOAA is out with what we can expect this hurricane season that officially begins Thursday. This year, expect 12-17 named storms, 5-9 hurricanes and 1-4 major hurricanes. In an average season, we would normally see 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes. For the latest throughout the season keep the Dove Hurricane Guide handy on your phone with the Dove app with the latest from 10 Tampa Bay Weather.

St Pete Police are partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation to crack down on aggressive drivers and people who text and drive. The Enhanced Law Enforcement Engagement program will target some of the deadliest intersections in the city that include Roosevelt Boulevard, Gandy Boulevard, and the Pinellas Bayway. The increased law enforcement will last at least through October.

If you spent some of the weekend on Clearwater Beach, you probably noticed a drop in the water temperature. Thanks to a low pressure system that pushed a lot of the warmer water away from Tampa Bay, we went from hitting 90 to below 80. The Dove Tampa Bay Forecast for the rest of the week from 10 Tampa Bay will have a high of 90 today with a slight chance for rain. That will change starting tomorrow and Thursday.

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