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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a<\/p>\n\n\n\n
* Tornado Warning for…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Northwestern Polk County in central Florida…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
* Until 315 PM EDT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
* At 242 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
was located over Winter Haven, moving northwest at 25 mph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HAZARD…Tornado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without<\/p>\n\n\n\n
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree<\/p>\n\n\n\n
damage is likely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
* This dangerous storm will be near…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winter Haven, Auburndale, Fussels Corner, and Jan Phyl Village<\/p>\n\n\n\n
around 245 PM EDT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lakeland and Combee Settlement around 250 PM EDT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Polk<\/p>\n\n\n\n
City, Inwood, Lake Alfred, Winter Haven Airport, Kathleen, Gibsonia,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eagle Lake, Cypress Gardens, and Lake Hamilton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Max Hail Size – Up to .75<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tornado Detection – RADAR INDICATED<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TAKE COVER NOW! If your home is flooded, avoid flood waters. If<\/p>\n\n\n\n
possible, take shelter in an interior room. Avoid windows. If you are<\/p>\n\n\n\n
outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest<\/p>\n\n\n\n
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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