Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 5:31PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 2:31pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Arcadia. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
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...
Arcadia, Southeast Arcadia, and Brownville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
DeSoto
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov