Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
AREA: Sumter; Inland Citrus
SENT: 2026-07-27T15:13:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 3:13PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

At 313 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Wildwood, moving south at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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…
Wildwood, Lake Panasoffkee, Coleman, Rutland, Adamsville, Withlapopka
Isle, Sumterville, and Oxford.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-27T15:45:00-04:00