Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/20/2026 13:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 4:11PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 20, 2026 - 1:11pm
Expires: 
September 20, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 411 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tampa International Airport, or near Tampa. 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... Tampa, Egypt Lake-Leto, Tampa International Airport, Greater Carrollwood, Citrus Park, West Park, Raymond James Stadium, Soho, University Of Tampa, and Town N Country.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Coastal Hillsborough
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov