Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 5:31PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 2:31pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 530 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
De Soto, or 13 miles northeast of Leesburg. The strong thunderstorm
is nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Leesburg, Warwick, Starksville, Chokee, Mossy Dell, and Oakfield.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lee; Worth
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: