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WFUS52 KTBW 121500
TORTBW

FLC017-053-121545-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
1100 AM EDT Thu Oct 12 2023

The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Citrus County in west central Florida...
  Northwestern Hernando County in west central Florida...

* Until 1145 AM EDT.

* At 1100 AM EDT, a radar indicated waterspout was located just
  offshore over Pine Island, or 8 miles northwest of Spring Hill,
  moving northeast 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 tornado will be near...
  Spring Hill, Weeki Wachee, Pine Island, North Weeki Wachee, and 
  Weeki Wachee Gardens around 1105 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Chassahowitzka Refuge, Royal Highlands, Chassahowitzka, High Point,
Lake Lindsey, Suburban Acres, Glen Lakes, Heatherwood, Floral City,
and Istachatta.

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 2879 8243 2869 8225 2866 8227 2865 8226
      2847 8265 2852 8274 2859 8275
TIME...MOT...LOC 1500Z 234DEG 33KT 2853 8267 

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

$$

TBW