WFUS52 KTBW 121741
TORTBW
FLC101-121830-
/O.NEW.KTBW.TO.W.0001.260512T1741Z-260512T1830Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
141 PM EDT Tue May 12 2026

The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Pasco County in west central Florida...

* Until 230 PM EDT.

* At 140 PM EDT, a radar indicated waterspout was located just
  offshore 8 miles northwest of New Port Richey, moving east at 10
  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 tornado will be near...
  New Port Richey, Hudson, Jasmine Estates, and New Port Richey East 
  around 145 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bayonet Point.

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.

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LAT...LON 2837 8278 2838 8278 2840 8262 2823 8264
      2826 8287
TIME...MOT...LOC 1740Z 266DEG 11KT 2832 8282 

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

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