Tornado Warning

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 154 PM EDT Wed Oct 9 2024 The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Highlands County in south central Florida... Eastern Charlotte County in southwestern Florida... Southeastern DeSoto County in south central Florida... Northeastern Lee County in southwestern Florida... * Until 245 PM EDT. * At 154 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Muse, or 12 miles northwest of Labelle, 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 southwestern Highlands, eastern Charlotte, southeastern DeSoto and northeastern Lee Counties. 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 2711 8184 2725 8157 2703 8149 2703 8156 2680 8156 2676 8162 TIME...MOT...LOC 1754Z 156DEG 22KT 2685 8161 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN