TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Storm surge caused by what will likely be Hurricane Idalia will be made worse by higher-than-normal tides due to Wednesday’s Super Moon.
Areas north of Tampa Bay are expected to see 6 to 12 feet of storm surge, according to the National Hurricane Center. Areas around Tampa Bay and south could see between 3 and 9 feet of storm surge.
Wednesday’s high tide times across the Tampa Bay area:
| Location | High Tide | High Tide |
|---|---|---|
| Venice | 1:29 a.m. | 11:52 a.m. |
| Sarasota Bay | 1:53 a.m. | 12:16 p.m. |
| St. Pete Pier | 3:31 a.m. | 1:54 p.m. |
| Clearwater Beach | 12:50 a.m. | 12:01 p.m. |
| Tarpon Springs | 1:22 a.m. | 12:33 p.m. |
| New Port Richey | 1:40 a.m. | 12:51 p.m. |
| Kings Bay, Crystal River | 5:04 a.m. | 4:44 p.m. |
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