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WFUS52 KTBW 262347 RRA
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
747 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Western Hardee County in central Florida...
  North central DeSoto County in south central Florida...

* Until 815 PM EDT.

* At 747 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 9 miles northwest of Arcadia, moving north at 45 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...
  Ona around 750 PM EDT.
  Wauchula around 755 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Limestone, Fort Green, Bowling Green, and Zolfo Springs.

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 2730 8188 2730 8197 2764 8200 2763 8176
TIME...MOT...LOC 2347Z 190DEG 38KT 2734 8193

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

$$

TBW