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WFUS52 KTBW 170759
TORTBW

FLC015-027-170830-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
259 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Charlotte County in southwestern Florida...
  Southwestern DeSoto County in south central Florida...

* Until 330 AM EST.
    
* At 258 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Punta Gorda, moving northeast 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...
  Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and Charlotte County Airport around 
  305 AM EST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pirate
Harbor, Lake Suzy, Solana, Nocatee, Tropical Gulf Acres, Harbour
Heights, Charlotte Park, Cleveland, Fort Ogden, and Charlotte Harbor.

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 2686 8218 2703 8208 2703 8206 2706 8206
      2726 8194 2710 8170 2678 8206
TIME...MOT...LOC 0758Z 215DEG 36KT 2687 8208 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

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