Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 6:14PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 3:14pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Venus, or 7 miles north of Palmdale. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
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...
Lake Placid, Venus, Sylvan Shores, Archbold, and Placid Lakes.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov