Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 5:23PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 2:23pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 523 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Babcock Webb Wma, or 15 miles north of Fort Myers, moving west at 5
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Babcock Webb Wma and North Fort Myers.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland Charlotte; Inland Lee
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov