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WFUS52 KTBW 091627
TORTBW
FLC055-091715-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
1227 PM EDT Wed Oct 9 2024

The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Highlands County in south central Florida...

* Until 115 PM EDT.

* At 1227 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located 7 miles southeast of Lake Istokpoga, or 11
  miles east of Lake Placid, moving north at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Lake Istokpoga around 1230 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Brighton, Cornwell, and Lorida.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! If your home is flooded, avoid flood waters. If
possible, take shelter in an interior room. Avoid windows. If you are
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 2721 8106 2721 8116 2719 8117 2717 8125
      2754 8136 2754 8121 2752 8121 2751 8120
      2749 8121 2748 8118 2744 8114 2741 8114
      2738 8111 2739 8108 2737 8105
TIME...MOT...LOC 1627Z 171DEG 19KT 2727 8119 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

TBW