Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 5:36PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Published October 9, 2026 5:41 pm • Updated October 9, 2026 5:41 pm • Florida

At 535 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Williston Highlands, or near Williston, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow…

At 535 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Williston Highlands, or near Williston, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include… Williston, Bronson, Williston Highlands, East Bronson, and Williston Municipal Airport.

Official safety instructions

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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