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 on Monday.

The alert, issued at 4:59 p.m., affects Polk, Hillsborough, Hernando, Pasco, and Sumter counties until 5:45 p.m.

Residents can expect pea-sized hail and gusts reaching up to 40 mph.

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