Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 6:39PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 13, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires:
June 13, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 639 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles north of Ona, or 11 miles northwest of Wauchula. 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...
Wauchula, Fort Meade, Bowling Green, and Fort Green.
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:
Polk; Hardee; Inland Manatee
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender: