Rip Current Statement issued July 21 at 2:03PM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Updated 05:30 UTC · Jul 22
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2026 Season at a Glance
Named storms so far
0
Atlantic activity
ACTIVE SEASON
CSU 2026 outlook
ABOVE NORMAL
Days until season ends
132
Active System
Rip Current Statement issued July 21 at 2:03PM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
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By County
Reviewed monthly
Pop. 459,000 · Wind zone 150 mph
NWS alerts
None active
MSFH grant 2026
Open · accepting applications
Citizens insurance
Rate filing pending July 2026
Permit office
Sarasota County Building Services · 5–10 business days
Pop. 433,000 · Wind zone 140 mph
NWS alerts
Rip Current Statement
MSFH grant 2026
Open · accepting applications
Citizens insurance
Rate filing pending July 2026
Permit office
Manatee County Building Dept · 7–12 business days
Pop. 198,000 · Wind zone 150 mph
NWS alerts
Rip Current Statement
MSFH grant 2026
Open · accepting applications
Citizens insurance
Rate filing pending July 2026
Permit office
Charlotte County Community Development · 5–8 business days
Library
Insurance · 8 min read
The insurance industry's most under-claimed credit. What every Sarasota homeowner should verify on their cert.
Read guide →Grants · 6 min read
The 2026 grant cycle is open. Income caps, home value caps, and the application process from start to funding.
Read guide →Comparison · 12 min read
For most Sarasota homes, shutters deliver equivalent protection at 30–50% of the cost of full impact replacement.
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