Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/24/2026 13:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 4:41PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires: 
June 24, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 441 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles north of Avon Park, moving south at 15 mph. 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... Avon Park, Frostproof, Hillcrest Heights, Indian Lake Estates, River Ranch, Avon Park Executive Airport, Avon Park Air Force Range, Sebring Shores, and Babson Park.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Polk; Hardee; Highlands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL