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Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Published October 9, 2026 5:02 pm • Updated October 9, 2026 5:02 pm • Florida

At 459 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near North Weeki Wachee to 6 miles northeast of Hill n Dale. Movement was north at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar…

At 459 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near North Weeki Wachee to 6 miles northeast of Hill n Dale. Movement was north at 40 mph. 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… Brooksville, Inverness, Crystal River, Bushnell, Homosassa Springs, Beverly Hills, Inverness Airport, Crystal River Airport, Black Diamond, North Brooksville, Inverness Highlands South, Inverness Highlands North, North Weeki Wachee, Homosassa, South Brooksville, Hernando, Sugarmill Woods, Lake Panasoffkee, Arbor Lakes, and Royal Highlands.

Official safety instructions

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

National Weather Service: View official alert and latest details.