weather – LkldNow

Storm Sends 30,000 Gallons of Untreated Wastewater into Lakeland Waterways

City officials reported three wastewater spills attributed to exceptionally heavy rains from Hurricane Debby.

Lakeland Electric power outages peaked at 8,600 around 3 a.m., but were down to around 600 by late morning.

Wet and squally weather is expected in Lakeland on Sunday. The biggest risk is likely to be localized flooding.

Second day of rain brings some relief, but the area is still in a drought.

The storm brought high winds and rain to the Lakeland area between 1:30 and 3 p.m.

The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. as severe thunderstorms move through our area. Tornadoes did severe damage in the Panhandle earlier today.

The second cancellation in less than a month is ‘unprecedented,’ director says. But windblown tents would be a serious public safety risk.

Forecasters expect Arlene, the first named storm of the new Hurricane Season, to weaken soon.