Flash Flood Warning issued November 2 at 8:01AM EST until November 2 at 9:30AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

FFWTBW The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… Eastern Hardee County in central Florida… Northern DeSoto County in south central Florida… Northwestern Highlands County in south central Florida… * Until 930 AM EST. * At 801 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 5 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. *…

Official safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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