Tornado Warning for Parts of Pasco, Sumter and Hernando



Tornado Warning FLC053-101-119-201830- /O.NEW.KTBW.TO.W.0002.180320T1805Z-180320T1830Z/

The National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 205 PM EDT TUE MAR 20 2018

The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a Tornado Warning for the following until 230 PM EDT

  • Southeastern Sumter County in central Florida
  • Northeastern Pasco County in west central Florida
  • Southeastern Hernando County in west central Florida

*At 205 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Dade City, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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.

* Locations impacted include...   Ridge Manor, Center Hill, Webster, Lacoochee, Tarrytown, Blanton   and Dade City North.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. 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.



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