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Thunderstorms, Water Spouts Forecasted for Clearwater, Coastal Communities
Frequent lightning and heavy rain are expected for the rest of the week.
A hazardous weather outlook is in effect for Clearwater and all of Pinellas County, with thunderstorms, gusting winds and waterspout activity in the forecast.
Tha National Weather Service reports that a weak high-pressure pattern is impacting central and west Floriday. Frequent lightning and waterspouts along the coast are the biggest threats. The chance of thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall, is expected this afternoon and to continue tonight.
People along the coast are asked to stay vigilant, as a waterspout that makes landfall becomes a tornado. The storms will continue for the rest of the week.
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The weather pattern is unrelated to Tropical Storm Chantal. To follow the storm's path, see "Where is Tropical Storm Chantal Heading?"
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