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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
719 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Hardee County in central Florida...
  Southeastern Manatee County in west central Florida...
  North central Charlotte County in southwestern Florida...
  Western DeSoto County in south central Florida...
  East central Sarasota County in west central Florida...

* Until 745 PM EDT.

* At 718 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Punta Gorda, moving north at 60 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...
  North Port and Port Charlotte around 725 PM EDT.
  Arcadia around 735 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Suzy, Solana, Zolfo Springs, Limestone, Harbour Heights, Fort Ogden,
Charlotte Harbor, Cleveland, and Charlotte Park.

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 2753 8206 2753 8172 2692 8202 2692 8208
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 194DEG 54KT 2695 8205 

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

$$

TBW