Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 5:39PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from
Southeast Arcadia to 10 miles south of Arcadia to near Babcock Ranch.
Movement was northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Babcock Ranch and Southeast Arcadia.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
DeSoto; Inland Charlotte
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov