Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Fort Meade, FL ∙ West Frostproof, FL ∙ Bereah, FL ∙ Lemon Grove, FL ∙ Pembroke, FL

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 141 PM EDT Wed Oct 9 2024 The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Hardee County in central Florida... South central Polk County in central Florida... * Until 230 PM EDT. * At 141 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Avon Park, moving northwest at 25 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 northeastern Hardee and south central Polk Counties, including the following locations... Fort Meade. 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 2771 8156 2745 8157 2777 8189 2786 8165 TIME...MOT...LOC 1741Z 144DEG 24KT 2756 8158 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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