Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Bowling Green, FL ∙ Zolfo Springs, FL ∙ Fort Green Springs, FL ∙ Gardner, FL ∙ Wauchula, FL ∙ Fort Green, FL

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 1159 AM EDT Sun Aug 4 2024 The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Hardee County in central Florida... Southwestern Polk County in central Florida... * Until 1230 PM EDT. * At 1158 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles south of Wauchula, moving north 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... Wauchula around 1205 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Fort Green, Zolfo Springs, and Bowling Green. 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 2737 8173 2735 8180 2764 8199 2770 8174 TIME...MOT...LOC 1558Z 165DEG 33KT 2739 8178 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

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