Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 6:18PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 618 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout over North Brooksville, or over
Brooksville, moving northwest at 20 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...
Spring Hill, Brooksville, Homosassa Springs, Hill n Dale, South
Brooksville, Black Diamond, North Brooksville, Homosassa, North Weeki
Wachee, Sugarmill Woods, Royal Highlands, Lecanto, High Point, Lake
Lindsey, Leisure Acres, Glen Lakes, Heatherwood, Brookridge,
Chassahowitzka Refuge, and Chassahowitzka.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Coastal Citrus; Coastal Hernando; Inland Citrus; Inland Hernando
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender: