Weather Channel Alert:
Lake Wind Advisory from MON 2:00 PM EDT until MON 6:00 PM EDT
Action Recommended
Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions
Issued By
Tampa Bay/Ruskin – FL, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Polk, Hardee, Highlands and DeSoto Counties
Description
…LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING… WHAT…Southwest winds around 20 mph with higher gusts expected. WHERE…Polk, Hardee, Highlands and DeSoto Counties. WHEN…From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS…Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.