Tampa prepares for more severe weather this weekend

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As another tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico continues to strengthen , Tampa Bay may see another round of heavy rainfall in the next few days.

The city of Tampa and city workers are preparing for more severe weather beginning this Sunday.

Tropical disturbance strengthens in Gulf, depression expected to form, NHC says

Sandbag sites opened Friday across several Tampa Bay counties ahead of the downpours to help protect against additional flooding in homes. For a list of locations in Hillsborough, Sarasota, and Manatee counties, click here .

Mayor Jane Castor will pay a visit to the crew members on Saturday morning and speak alongside sewer operations planner, Daniel Ficetola, at 8 a.m.

WFLA will live stream the event, which can be viewed in the video player above.