Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 5:50PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2025 - 2:50pm
Expires:
May 27, 2025 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 549 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles west of Lake Placid. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central
Highlands and northeastern DeSoto Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Highlands; DeSoto
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL