Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:16PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:16pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 416 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles northwest of Wauchula, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Meade, Bowling Green, Bradley Junction, and Fort Green.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Polk; Hardee
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov