WFUS52 KTBW 092018
TORTBW
FLC017-075-092045-
/O.NEW.KTBW.TO.W.0004.261009T2018Z-261009T2045Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
418 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026

The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Citrus County in west central Florida...
  South central Levy County in northern Florida...

* Until 445 PM EDT.

* At 418 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Yankeetown, moving north 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
  northwestern Citrus and south central Levy Counties, including the
  following locations... Lebanon and Inglis.

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 2900 8266 2900 8275 2923 8285 2922 8261
TIME...MOT...LOC 2018Z 177DEG 21KT 2904 8271

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

$$

TBW