Florida Tornado Warning | Effective 05/12/2026 11:24

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 12 at 2:24PM EDT until May 12 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 12, 2026 - 11:24am
Expires: 
May 12, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
TORTBW The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Pasco County in west central Florida... Southwestern Hernando County in west central Florida... * Until 300 PM EDT. * At 224 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Hudson, moving east at 15 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... Spring Hill, Hudson, and Timber Pines around 230 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Shady Hills and Bayonet Point.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Hernando, FL; Pasco, FL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL