Special Weather Statement issued by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin
At 542 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Avon Park. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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… Avon Park, Frostproof, and Avon Park Executive Airport.
