Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 13 at 6:29PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 629 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Avon Park, moving east at 15 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...
Sebring, Avon Park, Wauchula, Frostproof, Lake Josephine, Avon Park
Executive Airport, Crewsville, and Sebring Shores.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Polk; Hardee; Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender: