Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 5:57PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 557 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
East Lake, or near Holiday. 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...
New Port Richey, Holiday, Keystone, East Lake, Palm Harbor, Citrus
Park, New Port Richey East, Oldsmar, Trinity, Lake Fern, Westchase,
Odessa, and Elfers.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Pinellas; Coastal Pasco; Coastal Hillsborough; Inland Pasco; Inland Hillsborough
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender: