Florida Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 13:30
At 430 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Tampa International Airport, or near Tampa. 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...
Tampa, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, Temple Terrace, Lutz,
Brandon, St. Petersburg, Palm Harbor, South Highpoint, Palm