Tampa weather forecasters are in agreement that Elsa will wreak havoc on our area beginning this afternoon. The worst conditions are likely to be seen tonight into Wednesday morning. Tropical storm strength winds are expected and it’s not out of the realm of possibility that Elsa could reach hurricane status again.

Denis Phillips from ABC Action News says he saw no real changes in the 11pm update Monday night. He says the biggest concerns will be the rain and surge. Waters may rise 3 or 4 feet during high tide. Denis says those who live along the coast say they should think back to Tropical Storm ETA. If you saw flood conditions then, you might see similar impacts with Elsa. Power outages can certainly be expected so charging up cell phones now is a great idea. The closer you are to the coast, the heavier the winds. All should be pretty much over by midday Wednesday.

10 New Florida Laws That Went Into Effect July 1

• Vaccination status

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  Businesses and schools can't require you to prove your vaccination status.

• More Sales Tax

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  Out of state online retailers will have to charge Floridians a sales tax on purchases.

• Insurance Rate Increase

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  Citizens Property Insurance can charge customers of the state-backed program more.
• Freedom Week Tax Holiday

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  For a week, you won't pay sales tax on outdoor recreation, concert and sporting event tickets.

• Alcohol To Go

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  Restaurants can sell alcoholic drinks to go. Initially the plan was to do this just during the pandemic to help restaurants out.

• Money From Out of the Country

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  Agencies and universities will have to report any gifts or grants of $50,000 and up from any "foreign source."
• Moment of Silence

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  Public schools must have one daily.

• Tolls

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  The Florida Turnpike will extend tolls along the western part of the turnpike.

• Transgender Athlete Ban

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  Transgender women can not participate in female high-school and college sports teams.
• State Workers Mimimum Wage

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  It goes up to $13 per hour. Bonuses will go to first responders and $50 million will be allocated to raise teacher salaries.

[Source: TBBJ]

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