TORNADO WATCH NOW LASTING UNTIL 9/27 at 6:00 a.m
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UPDATE
Description
…THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL POLK AND EAST CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 700 PM EDT… The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for central and west central Florida.
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The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Polk County:
Action Recommended
Take shelter in place or per instructions
Issued By
Tampa Bay/Ruskin – FL, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Polk County
Description
The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a Tornado Warning for… West central Polk County in central Florida… East central Hillsborough County in west central Florida… Until 700 PM EDT. At 647 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles south of Medulla, or 10 miles east of Fish Hawk, moving north at 60 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… Lakeland, Plant City, Lakeland Linder Airport, and Medulla around 650 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Crystal Lake, Lakeland Highlands, Mulberry, Winston, and Willow Oak. 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. TORNADO…RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE…0.00 IN
