Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 415 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of Kissimmee Prairie Preserve, or 16 miles northeast of
Sebring, moving northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
River Ranch and Avon Park Air Force Range.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Polk; Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov