Barry became a tropical depression earlier today and is continuing to head to the north / northeast. As of the five o’clock advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Barry was becoming an extratropical storm and will continue to dump rain in its path.

Tropical Storm Barry is located about 85 miles southwest of Tampa Bay as of 8am this morning. So far Barry has dropped from 1 to 5 inches of welcome rain across the area.

According to the National Hurricane Center, Read more about Tropical Storm Barry Drenches Tampa Bay

Well, we’re off with a bang. Florida is getting some much needed rain in the form of Tropical Storm Barry located in the Gulf of Mexico. It is not expected to become too strong as it is heading into cooler waters. Hopefully it will bring minimal damage with a maximum rain event. Read more about Tropical Storm Barry Forms — First Day of 2007 Hurricane Season