Florida Tornado Warning - Extreme | Effective 05/26/2026 14:36

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 26 at 5:36PM EDT until May 26 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 26, 2026 - 2:36pm
Expires: 
May 26, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
TORTBW The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Manatee County in west central Florida... South central Hillsborough County in west central Florida... * Until 600 PM EDT. * At 536 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Parrish, or 11 miles northeast of Palmetto, moving north 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... Ruskin around 540 PM EDT.
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: 
Hillsborough, FL; Manatee, FL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL