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WFUS52 KTBW 162359
TORTBW
FLC105-170030-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
759 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Polk County in central Florida...

* Until 830 PM EDT.

* At 759 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 12 miles north of Combee Settlement, or 13 miles north
  of Lakeland, moving northeast at 30 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  northwestern Polk County, including the following locations...
  Withla.

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.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Ruskin.

&&

LAT...LON 2828 8175 2821 8193 2825 8198 2835 8189
      2835 8186 2836 8185 2836 8179 2835 8179
      2834 8177
TIME...MOT...LOC 2359Z 231DEG 25KT 2824 8194 

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

$$

TBW