Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/19/2026 12:19

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 3:19PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 19, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires: 
June 19, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 319 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles east of Lake Wales, moving northeast at 20 mph. 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... Lake Wales, Hillcrest Heights, Highland Park, and Babson Park.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Polk
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL