"Tampa Bay Prepares for Severe Weather with Sandbag Locations and Breezy Conditions"

Several municipalities in the Tampa Bay area are offering sandbags to residents in preparation for an approaching strong storm system, which poses the risk of severe weather, heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. Locations for sandbag distribution include Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Gulfport, Dunedin, New Port Richey, San Antonio, Hudson, Spring Hill, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, and Bradenton. Residents are advised to bring their own shovels and are limited to a certain number of bags at some locations.