Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 7:11PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 4:11pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 711 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Greater Northdale, or near Lutz, moving northwest at 10 mph.
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...
Palm Harbor, Westchase, West Park, Egypt Lake-Leto, Carrollwood,
Citrus Park, Greater Carrollwood, Odessa, Lake Magdalene, Keystone,
Greater Northdale, Lake Fern, Town N Country, East Lake, Oldsmar,
Cheval, Crystal Beach, University, Trinity, and Lutz.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pinellas; Coastal Hillsborough; Inland Pasco; Inland Hillsborough
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov