Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/19/2026 15:14
At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Leesburg. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Leesburg, Lady Lake, Mascotte, Lake Griffin, and The Villages.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to