Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 12 at 1:41PM EDT until May 12 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 10:41am
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
TORTBW
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.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 2:30 PM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 2:30 PM EDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Pasco, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender: