Strong Thunderstorm Threatens Cedar Key, Fowlers Bluff; Seek Shelter
A strong thunderstorm with wind gusts up to 50 mph is threatening Coastal Levy, specifically Cedar Key and Fowlers Bluff, until 5:15 PM EDT; seek shelter indoors if outdoors.
Residents in Coastal Levy, specifically Cedar Key and Fowlers Bluff, should seek shelter indoors due to a Special Weather Statement issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Tampa Bay Ruskin, FL. This alert is effective immediately, as of September 20, 2026, at 4:47 PM EDT, and expires at 5:15 PM EDT.
A strong thunderstorm was detected by Doppler radar at 4:47 PM EDT, located 7 miles south of Fowlers Bluff and 9 miles north of Cedar Key. The storm is moving south at 10 mph. The primary hazard associated with this storm is wind gusts up to 50 mph. The NWS warns that these gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
If you are currently outdoors in the affected areas of Cedar Key or Fowlers Bluff, the NWS advises you to consider seeking shelter inside a building for your safety. This statement is based on radar indications and provides actionable information for those in the path of the storm.
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