Strong Thunderstorms Approaching Inland Hernando & Pasco: Seek Shelter
Strong thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 50 mph are approaching Inland Hernando and Pasco counties, prompting the National Weather Service to advise residents to seek indoor shelter immediately until 4:30 PM EDT today.
Residents in Inland Hernando and Inland Pasco counties are advised to seek shelter indoors as strong thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 50 mph are approaching. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Special Weather Statement, effective immediately until 4:30 PM EDT today, October 2, 2026.
At 3:47 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a line of strong thunderstorms moving north at 20 mph. These storms are currently extending from near Dade City to St. Leo to near Wesley Chapel South.
Impacted locations include Spring Hill, Brooksville, Dade City, St. Leo, Hill n Dale, South Brooksville, Hernando County Airport, North Brooksville, Wesley Chapel South, Ridge Manor, San Antonio, Saint Leo, Darby, Blanton, Spring Lake, Garden Grove, Lacoochee, Dade City North, Croom, and Masaryktown.
Gusty winds of 40 to 50 mph are a hazard, capable of knocking down tree limbs and blowing around unsecured objects. The NWS advises that if you are outdoors, you should consider seeking shelter inside a building immediately. The Special Weather Statement is set to expire at 4:30 PM EDT.
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