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.
The alert, issued at 4:59 p.m. on Monday, warns of pea-sized hail and gusts that may reach 40 mph, with the storms expected to last until 5:45 p.m.
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Author's summary: A weather alert has been issued for Central West Florida due to strong thunderstorms.