Active AlertsCoastal Hillsborough

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Sun 5:37 PM Sep. 20
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

At 537 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lake Magdalene, or near Lutz, moving south at 5 mph.
Hazard: Wind gusts up 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, Egypt Lake-Leto, Citrus Park, Greater Carrollwood, Lake Magdalene, Keystone, University, Greater Northdale, East Lake-Orient Park, West Park, Oldsmar, Busch Gardens, Westchase, Florida State Fairgrounds, Carrollwood, New Tampa, Lake Fern, and Town N Country.

Recommended Action

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.

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