Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 3:50PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 12:50pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 350 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Parrish, or 7 miles east of Palmetto. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Parrish, Greater Sun Center, Ellenton, Bradley Junction, Little
Manatee River State Park, Alafia River State Park, Duette, Wimauma,
Fort Lonesome, and Willow Oak.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Polk; Coastal Manatee; Inland Hillsborough; Inland Manatee
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov