Be ready for pea-sized hail with thunderstorms in Central West Florida Monday – gusts may reach 40 mph

Weather Alert in Central West Florida

A weather alert has been issued by the National Weather Service for strong thunderstorms in Central West Florida, specifically in Polk, Hillsborough, Hernando, Pasco, and Sumter counties.

Residents can expect pea-sized hail and gusts reaching up to 40 mph. The alert was issued at 4:59 p.m. and is effective until 5:45 p.m. on Monday.

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Author's summary: Weather alert issued for Central West Florida due to strong thunderstorms.

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Tampa Bay Times Tampa Bay Times — 2025-10-27