Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:55PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 355 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Ona, or 11 miles northwest of Arcadia, moving
southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Arcadia and Limestone.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Hardee; DeSoto; Inland Manatee
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov