Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 5:21PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 2:21pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 521 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Avon Park. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up 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...
Sebring, Avon Park, Crewsville, Sebring Shores, Avon Park Executive
Airport, and Lake Josephine.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Hardee; Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender: