Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Cypress Quarters, FL ∙ Okeechobee, FL ∙ Okeechobee County Airport, FL ∙ Taylor Creek, FL

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Melbourne FL 144 PM EDT Wed Oct 9 2024 The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Okeechobee County in east central Florida... * Until 230 PM EDT. * At 144 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Taylor Creek, or near Treasure Island, moving north at 35 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... Treasure Island, Okeechobee, and Four Seasons Estates around 150 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Whispering Pines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. 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 2716 8071 2721 8079 2720 8083 2714 8087 2717 8088 2716 8089 2717 8090 2719 8091 2720 8091 2744 8102 2747 8070 2728 8068 2713 8068 2713 8069 TIME...MOT...LOC 1744Z 171DEG 29KT 2715 8081 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

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