Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 3:50PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

**Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 3:50PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL**

At 350 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Parrish, or 7 miles east of Palmetto. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Parrish, Greater Sun Center, Ellenton, Bradley Junction, Little Manatee River State Park, Alafia River State Park, Duette, Wimauma, Fort Lonesome, and Willow Oak.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

- **Effective:** Sep 20, 2026 3:50 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 20, 2026 4:30 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*