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WFUS52 KTBW 172232
TORTBW

FLC071-172300-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
632 PM EDT Thu Aug 17 2023

The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Lee County in southwestern Florida...

* Until 700 PM EDT.
    
* At 632 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Buckingham, or near Lehigh Acres, and is nearly
  stationary.

  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
  east central Lee County, including the following locations...
  Gateway.

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 2663 8175 2665 8171 2658 8163 2653 8172
TIME...MOT...LOC 2232Z 320DEG 4KT 2661 8172 

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

$$

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