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WFUS52 KTBW 162037
TORTBW

FLC017-053-162100-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
437 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a

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

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 436 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near North Brooksville, or 7 miles northwest of
  Brooksville, moving northeast at 25 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  south central Citrus and north central Hernando Counties, including
  the following locations... Heatherwood, Lake Lindsey, Suburban
  Acres, Floral City, and Sugarmill Woods.

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 2859 8248 2867 8252 2877 8235 2872 8228
      2863 8228
TIME...MOT...LOC 2036Z 243DEG 20KT 2863 8247 

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

$$

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