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Tornado Warning issued August 17 at 6:32PM EDT until August 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FLCounties: Lee, FLThe National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a* Tornado Warning for... East central Lee County in southwestern Florida...* Until 700 PM EDT.* At 632 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Buckingham, or near Lehigh Acres, and is nearly stationary.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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Lee County, including the following locations... Gateway.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.Check out the TAC 1 COMMAND channel on Zellohttps://zello.page/nqNEpb7KK5rQnrnC6