Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Limestone, FL ∙ Ona, FL ∙ Zolfo Springs, FL ∙ Gardner, FL ∙ Wauchula, FL

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 149 PM EDT Wed Oct 9 2024 The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Hardee County in central Florida... Northeastern DeSoto County in south central Florida... * Until 230 PM EDT. * At 149 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles east of Arcadia, moving northwest 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... Wauchula around 215 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Brownville, Gardner, Zolfo Springs, and Sweetwater. 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 2725 8157 2717 8173 2750 8203 2763 8178 TIME...MOT...LOC 1749Z 146DEG 28KT 2724 8169 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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