Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 3:11PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 12:11pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 311 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Lake Marian to 13 miles
northwest of Kissimmee Prairie Preserve to Sebring Regional Airport.
Movement was west at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lake Wales, Sebring, Avon Park, Lake Placid, Sebring Regional
Airport, Sylvan Shores, Lake Istokpoga, Frostproof, Hillcrest
Heights, Highland Park, Indian Lake Estates, River Ranch, Cornwell,
Sebring Shores, Babson Park, Lake Josephine, Placid Lakes, Lorida,
Avon Park Executive Airport, and Avon Park Air Force Range.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Polk; Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov