Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 7:50PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 4:50pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 750 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northeast of Inverness, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lake Panasoffkee and Rutland.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Sumter
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender: