Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 4:01PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Egypt Lake-Leto, or near Tampa. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Tampa, Clearwater, Temple Terrace, Lutz, Keystone, Greater Northdale,
Palm River-Clair Mel, Tampa International Airport, East Lake-Orient
Park, Egypt Lake-Leto, Citrus Park, Greater Carrollwood, Lake
Magdalene, University, Pebble Creek, East Lake, West Park, Oldsmar,
Busch Gardens, and University Of Tampa.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pinellas; Coastal Hillsborough; Inland Hillsborough
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender: