Issued: 2024-10-09 14:42:00 EDT|Expiring: 2024-10-09 15:15:00 EDT
The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Northwestern Polk County in central Florida…
* Until 315 PM EDT.
* At 242 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Winter Haven, moving northwest 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 dangerous storm will be near…
Winter Haven, Auburndale, Fussels Corner, and Jan Phyl Village
around 245 PM EDT.
Lakeland and Combee Settlement around 250 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Polk
City, Inwood, Lake Alfred, Winter Haven Airport, Kathleen, Gibsonia,
Eagle Lake, Cypress Gardens, and Lake Hamilton.
Max Hail Size – Up to .75
Tornado Detection – RADAR INDICATED
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