Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 12 at 3:07PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 12:07pm
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 307 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from near
Pine Island to near New Port Richey East to Palm Harbor. Movement was
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Tampa, Spring Hill, Clearwater, Largo, Temple Terrace, New Port
Richey, Zephyrhills, Brooksville, Inverness, Wildwood, Dade City,
Bushnell, Hudson, Holiday, Lutz, Homosassa Springs, St. Leo, Weeki
Wachee, Palm Harbor, and New Port Richey East.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Sumter; Pinellas; Polk; Coastal Citrus; Coastal Hernando; Coastal Pasco; Coastal Hillsborough; Inland Citrus; Inland Hernando; Inland Pasco; Inland Hillsborough
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender: