Tornado Warning

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 1104 AM EDT Sun Aug 4 2024 The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Charlotte County in southwestern Florida... Southeastern DeSoto County in south central Florida... * Until 1130 AM EDT. * At 1103 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Babcock Ranch, or 17 miles northwest of Labelle, moving northwest at 45 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... Babcock Ranch around 1110 AM EDT. 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 2685 8160 2682 8170 2716 8187 2722 8160 TIME...MOT...LOC 1503Z 168DEG 39KT 2691 8166 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN