Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 6:53PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 653 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Venus, or 12 miles northwest of Palmdale. This thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Venus.
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.
Area Description:
Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov