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Waterspout spotted off Clearwater Beach
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge was re-opened to "high-profile vehicles" around 1:30 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol, which briefly restricted traffic earlier Friday due to high wind speeds and gusts of more than 50 mph.

Earlier in the day, folks on Clearwater Beach saw a substantial waterspout offshore. Authorities said the spout led to some wind and high surf but no damage.

Otherwise, today has been much like yesterday and the day before and the day before that. Wet and cloudy.


Forecasters from WTSP said the weekend might not be a total washout, but don't expect dry days either. Friday will remain rainy into the early evening and scattered downpours will persist through Sunday.

Temperatures are expected to top out in the mid-80s.

A positive sign after a week of torrential rains? According to WTSP, the Anclote River is no longer above flood stage.

Just don't put your umbrella away yet.