Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 2:00pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 500 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Haines City to 8 miles west of Lake
Kissimmee to 9 miles northeast of Avon Park. Movement was 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...
Haines City, Poinciana, Davenport, Lake Hamilton, Indian Lake
Estates, River Ranch, and Loughman.
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