The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Southwestern Pasco County in west central Florida, Northern Pinellas County in west central Florida, and Northwestern Hillsborough County in west central Florida until 11:45 a.m.
At 11:06 AM, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of Harbor Bluffs, or 11 miles northwest of Largo, moving east at 45 mph.
According to NWS, 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail should be expected.
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Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include, but are not limited to, Tampa, Clearwater, Largo, Temple Terrace, Safety Harbor, West Park, Oldsmar, Belleair, Belleair Bluffs, Belleair Beach, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, And Land O’ Lakes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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