As Hurricane Milton moves into Florida south of Tampa Bay, strong offshore winds are pushing water out of the bay, causing concern for potential storm surge. Gauges in Tampa Bay are currently registering well below the expected values, with the East Bay gauge showing a significant drop of more than 3.5 feet.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management has issued a warning against walking out into the receding water in Tampa Bay, emphasizing the imminent return of water through storm surge, which poses a life-threatening risk.
