Tornado Warning 9, NWS Tampa Bay, FL

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WWUS52 KTBW 162343
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
743 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

FLC057-101-162353-
/O.CAN.KTBW.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Pasco FL-Hillsborough FL-
743 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN PASCO AND NORTHEASTERN
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

&&

LAT...LON 2814 8205 2815 8206 2817 8206 2817 8208
      2818 8209 2829 8202 2827 8194 2818 8191
TIME...MOT...LOC 2343Z 232DEG 29KT 2819 8202 

$$

FLC105-170000-
/O.CON.KTBW.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Polk FL-
743 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN POLK COUNTY...

At 743 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles southeast of Zephyrhills North, or 10 miles east
of Zephyrhills, moving northeast at 30 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Polk County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 2814 8205 2815 8206 2817 8206 2817 8208
      2818 8209 2829 8202 2827 8194 2818 8191
TIME...MOT...LOC 2343Z 232DEG 29KT 2819 8202 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

TBW

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
300 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER...

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 257 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

Synoptic, non-convective winds out ahead of the line of storms today
have been impressive with a few areas gusting over 40mph. The storms
moving over the nature coast currently have remained below severe
criteria. However, the severe threat has not completely diminished
and the possibility of damaging winds and a couple tornadoes
still exists. Frequent lightning, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds
have already been observed as these storms move onshore. Remain
vigilant as this line of storms continues south. The threat will
lessen as it moves over southwest Florida later tonight.

Tomorrow a surface high will build back into the area as the
remaining frontal boundary pushes out. Winds will remain elevated as
the pressure gradient between these features remains tight. Dry
air will also filter in dropping dew points and humidity which
will increase the fire threat for the area. Temperatures will also
briefly drop with many waking up in the 40s again on Tuesday
morning. However the 80s return by mid week. Another, weak frontal
system moves over the area Thursday, but is expected to come and
go without much notice besides an increase in winds and a dip in
temperature and dew points.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 257 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

The line of storms continues its progress south. Storms still
expected to reach TPA/PIE between 21-23Z then move further south as
the evening progresses. Behind the line conditions clear and winds
decrease briefly for a few hours overnight before increasing in the
early morning out of the NW. Otherwise VFR prevails behind the
front.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 257 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

Hazardous marine conditions expected as a line of storms continues
to move over the waters and winds remain elevated through Tuesday
afternoon. Small craft advisory and rip current statements remain in
place for the duration.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 257 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

Fire weather concerns will increase tomorrow as dry air moves
through and winds remain elevated. Dry air sticks around through
Wednesday, however winds will decrease Tuesday and remain low
Wednesday.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
TPA  59  66  51  77 /  40   0   0   0
FMY  64  73  49  80 /  40   0   0   0
GIF  59  70  47  77 /  70   0   0   0
SRQ  60  68  52  78 /  50   0   0   0
BKV  52  66  41  78 /  30   0   0   0
SPG  61  66  55  75 /  40   0   0   0

&&

.TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday morning for Coastal
     Charlotte-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Lee-Coastal Manatee-
     Coastal Sarasota-Pinellas.

Gulf waters...Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT Tuesday for Charlotte Harbor
     and Pine Island Sound-Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to
     Englewood FL out 20 NM-Coastal waters from Englewood to
     Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM-Coastal waters from Tarpon
     Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-Tampa Bay waters-
     Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM-
     Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-
     Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to
     60 NM.

&&

DISCUSSION/AVIATION/MARINE/FIRE WEATHER...Pearce
DECISION SUPPORT...Giarratana

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
441 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0429 PM     Funnel Cloud     2 ESE Royal Highlands   28.63N 82.50W
03/16/2025                   Hernando           FL   Trained Spotter

            Spotter on the Suncoast Parkway in
            Brooksville saw a funnel cloud about 7 to 8
            miles north of his location but could not
            see if it made it to the ground. Location
            estimated by radar.

&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
557 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

FLZ050-151-249-251-162230-
Inland Pasco FL-Coastal Hillsborough FL-Pinellas FL-
Inland Hillsborough FL-
557 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL PASCO...
NORTHEASTERN PINELLAS AND NORTHWESTERN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES THROUGH
630 PM EDT...

At 557 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Citrus Park, or 10 miles northwest of Tampa, moving northeast at 35
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Busch Gardens, Palm Harbor, Lutz, Odessa, New Tampa, Keystone,
Greater Northdale, Town N Country, Lettuce Lake Park, East Lake,
Oldsmar, Cheval, Safety Harbor, Westchase, West Park, Wesley Chapel,
Land O Lakes, Egypt Lake-Leto, Pebble Creek, and Carrollwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 2807 8279 2831 8248 2823 8233 2807 8229
      2793 8269
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 235DEG 29KT 2806 8261

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

TBW

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
638 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0609 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     6 NNW Anna Maria Island 27.61N 82.76W
03/16/2025  M43 MPH          GMZ853             FL   Mesonet

            Mesonet station XEGM Egmont Channel.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
651 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0646 PM     Waterspout       5 NNW Palmetto          27.59N 82.61W
03/16/2025                   GMZ830             FL   Trained Spotter

            Spotter report of a waterspout in the south
            end of Tampa Bay near I-275.

&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
654 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

FLZ249-251-162330-
Inland Pasco FL-Inland Hillsborough FL-
654 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN PASCO AND NORTH
CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES THROUGH 730 PM EDT...

At 654 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pebble Creek, or 7 miles northeast of Temple Terrace, moving
northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Zephyrhills West, Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, Wesley Chapel,
Hillsborough River State Park, Zephyrhills, Pebble Creek,
Thonotosassa, Zephyrhills North, St. Leo, Richland, New Tampa, Meadow
Pointe, Zephyrhills South, Wesley Chapel South, Crystal Springs,
Saint Leo, Dade City, Lutz, and Tampa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 2836 8224 2830 8210 2826 8207 2826 8210
      2817 8211 2817 8207 2802 8229 2812 8243
TIME...MOT...LOC 2254Z 224DEG 21KT 2812 8230

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

TBW

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
730 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

FLZ052-249-251-170000-
Inland Pasco FL-Polk FL-Inland Hillsborough FL-
730 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN PASCO...
NORTHWESTERN POLK AND NORTHEASTERN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES THROUGH 800
PM EDT...

At 730 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Hillsborough River State Park, or 8 miles north of
Plant City, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Crystal Springs, Kathleen, Gibsonia, and Zephyrhills.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 2805 8213 2812 8222 2832 8208 2828 8192
      2816 8188
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 227DEG 31KT 2813 8211

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

TBW