WWUS82 KTBW 041923

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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL

323 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026

 

FLZ262-041945-

Inland Charlotte FL-

323 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EASTERN CHARLOTTE COUNTY THROUGH

345 PM EDT...



At 323 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7

miles southeast of Babcock Ranch, or 16 miles northwest of Labelle.

This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.



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...

Babcock Ranch.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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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LAT...LON 2677 8182 2698 8180 2703 8156 2684 8156

      2677 8162

TIME...MOT...LOC 1923Z 194DEG 1KT 2687 8168 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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