Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Wimauma, FL ∙ Sun City Center, FL ∙ Wimauma-Lithia Division, FL ∙ Balm, FL

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 806 PM EDT Sun Aug 4 2024 The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Tornado Warning for... North central Manatee County in west central Florida... Southeastern Hillsborough County in west central Florida... * Until 830 PM EDT. * At 806 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles northeast of Lakewood Ranch, or 16 miles east of Palmetto, moving north 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... Greater Sun Center around 815 PM EDT. Ruskin around 820 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Little Manatee River State Park, Wimauma, Lake Manatee State Park, and Sun City Center. 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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! && LAT...LON 2743 8228 2744 8234 2779 8241 2780 8213 TIME...MOT...LOC 0006Z 186DEG 38KT 2748 8231 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

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