Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 2:51PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 11:51am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 251 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles north of Combee Settlement, or 14 miles northwest of
Auburndale, moving northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Polk City, Withla, and Rockridge.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov