Other reports of flooding in additional Pinellas County locations are being investigated. Once again, officials urge citizens not to travel on the roads. While the rains may have slackened, high winds are expected until 7pm this evening, creating dangerous road conditions. While no hurricane force winds are predicted to affect Pinellas County, gale force winds are expected until 5 pm this evening, and tropical storm force winds until 7pm. Five county shelters are still open for citizens, and 143 people have made use of these facilities.
Initial surveys show minimal damage in the beach and other low-lying areas.
The Florida Highway Patrol has restricted access for high-profile vehicles to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge due to high winds. All citizens are advised to closely monitor news and weather reports as to the progress of Hurricane Gordon. Now that tropical storm force winds have been affecting Pinellas County, all movable bridges will cease normal operation and will restrict their openings. Bridges will open on the following schedule ONLY if boats are queued up to pass through. The exceptions are that Beckett Bridge in Tarpon Springs will require a two-hour notice before being opened, and John's Pass Bridge will remain closed to boat traffic.