Where to find sandbags ahead of Nicole, nor’easter

Tampa Bay-area counties set up sandbag locations in preparation for Tropical Storm Nicole

As the Tampa Bay area prepares for possible impacts from Tropical Storm Nicole, surrounding counties are setting up sandbag locations to help with possible flooding.

Red flags hoisted at South Florida beaches due to windy conditions as Tropical Storm Nicole approaches

Windy conditions are being felt throughout South Florida beaches as Tropical Storm Nicole approaches the state. Two groups of people are at the beach, tourists who want to know what these pre-storms feel like and locals who already know what is expected when the storm arrives. Across these beaches, lifeguards have hoisted red flags to warn others about the conditions being felt. Ken Garofalo, a Fort Lauderdale resident, walked his dogs along the…

Where to find sandbags in Tampa Bay before Tropical Storm Nicole

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Some cities and counties in the Tampa Bay area will be opening sandbag stations ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole.Nicole became a tropical storm in the 10 a.m. Tuesday update from the National Hurricane Center. State of Emergency issued in Bay area ahead of subtropical Storm Nicole “Tropical Storm Watches now extend across the entire Tampa Bay area,” said Storm Team 8 Meteorologist Leigh Spann. “Tropical storm force winds […

Where to find sandbags ahead of Nicole, nor’easter

Ahead of a tropical system and a nor’easter expected to pack a one-two punch on Florida’s coast later this week, some local counties are offering sandbags for their residents.St. JohnsSt. Johns County is providing free sandbags at three locations starting on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 9 starting at 8 a.m. Windswept Acres Park - 5335 SR A1A SouthNorth Beach Park - 3721 Coastal HighwayPalm Valley - Underneath the Pa…

'Out of nowhere': Tropical Storm Nicole sends Brevard residents scrambling for sandbags

Brevard County officials are offering 10 free sandbags per vehicle until 6 p.m. Tuesday at distribution sites in Melbourne and Sharpes.

Sandbag distribution events continue as Subtropical Storm Nicole threatens Florida coast

With Subtropical Storm Nicole strengthening as it moved west on Tuesday, Broward residents in flood-prone areas were preparing for up to four inches of rain.