Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 13 at 6:18PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 617 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
East Lake, or near Clearwater, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Tampa, Temple Terrace, Lutz, Keystone, Greater Northdale, Tampa
International Airport, Macdill Air Force Base, Egypt Lake-Leto,
Citrus Park, Greater Carrollwood, Lake Magdalene, University, East
Lake-Orient Park, East Lake, West Park, Oldsmar, Busch Gardens, South
Tampa, University Of Tampa, and Peter O Knight Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Coastal Hillsborough; Inland Hillsborough
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender: