WFUS52 KKEY 252140
TORKEY
FLC087-252200-
/O.NEW.KKEY.TO.W.0005.240925T2140Z-240925T2200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Key West FL
540 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Lower Keys in Monroe County in Florida...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 540 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Bay Point, or near Big Coppitt Key, moving
  northwest at 40 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...
  Big Coppitt Key, Saddlebunch Keys, Bay Point, Shark Key, and 
  Sugarloaf Key around 545 PM EDT.

This includes US 1 between mile markers 11 and 17. 

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 2470 8173 2473 8168 2470 8162 2476 8160
      2459 8154 2456 8162
TIME...MOT...LOC 2140Z 149DEG 34KT 2459 8159 

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

$$

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