Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:33PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:33pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 533 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Kissimmee, moving northeast at 15 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...
River Ranch and Indian Lake Estates.
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