Special Weather Statement for DeSoto; Inland Charlotte
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- DeSoto, Inland Charlotte
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from Southeast Arcadia to 10 miles south of Arcadia to near Babcock Ranch. Movement was northeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from Southeast Arcadia to 10 miles south of Arcadia to near Babcock Ranch. Movement was northeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Babcock Ranch and Southeast Arcadia.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 5:39PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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