Tropical storm warnings are now up for parts of the N. Gulf coast. From S. Central Louisiana through Alabama as Potential Tropical Cyclone #3 heads northward toward Louisiana.

A trough of low pressure system over the SE U.S. has brought onshore flow across west central Florida. This flow will once again bring a good chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms to the our area through Wednesday.

We're heading into the third week of the 2021 hurricane season

Development of the storm will be slow, and computer models have it moving slowly north in the Gulf of Mexico through the week.

With Hurricane Season starting in June, Manatee County Animal Services will be offering opportunities to offer a free clinic to register, microchip and vaccinate animals to help pets stay safe in the event of a storm.