Weekend Cold Front

By Ann Kelly

August 16, 2024 at 6:40 am EDT

It will still be warm, but thanks to the effects of Hurricane Ernesto, as well as lower humidity, it will be a pretty comfortable weekend. Rain chances are almost zero through Sunday. Plan your weekend with our weather partners from 10 Tampa Bay Weather as track the tropics on the Dove Hurricane Guide.

PUERTORICO-WEATHER-STORM A view of vehicle damaged after Tropical Storm Ernesto hit Fajardo, Puerto Rico, on August 14, 2024. On August 13, Ernesto advanced through the Caribbean toward Puerto Rico, where officials shut down schools and sent workers home as forecasters warned of a possible hurricane. The storm was moving west toward the US island with maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour (85kph), according to the National Hurricane Center. (Photo by Jaydee Lee SERRANO / AFP) (Photo by JAYDEE LEE SERRANO/AFP via Getty Images) (JAYDEE LEE SERRANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Residents have been told to be ready to evacuate. The Peace River in Bartow is rising to dangerous levels which has put the city under a state of emergency thanks to record rainfall levels after Debby passed through. It’s almost at 8 feet now and that’s reason for concern. For more on warnings, watches and what to expect from our weekend that may include our first “cold front” in a while, check for the latest here.

Road Closed Detour sign Courtesy: Fox 23

A water main break along Bayshore Blvd. in Dunedin by Weaver Park has closed the road, and detours are in place. The city hopes to have repairs done in time for the weekend on Friday.

Dove Daily Update Suncoast Animal League Intake Hold Sale (Julianne)

For the first time in more than twenty years, the Suncoast Animal League has put a hold on taking in any new pets. Increasing costs for vet are a big part of the reason, but you can help out be adopting of becoming a foster parent, and shopping at a sale this weekend at the Thrift Shoppe. Check Ann-Ventures for details.