Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 5:21PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 2:21pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 521 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles north of Crystal River Airport, or 13 miles southwest of
Rainbow Lakes Estates, moving south at 10 mph.
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...
Homosassa Springs, Beverly Hills, Black Diamond, Crystal River
Airport, Inglis, Pine Ridge, Lecanto, Citronelle, Crystal Manor,
Crystal Oaks, Citrus Hills, and Citrus Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Coastal Levy; Coastal Citrus; Inland Levy; Inland Citrus
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender: