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Thunderstorm winds caused minor damage to the roofs of several mobile homes, downed several large trees, numerous large branches and power lines from Thonotosassa to Valrico in northeast Hillsborough county.
National Weather Service damage survey concluded that a short lived "Gustnado", along the leading edge of a northwestward advancing microburst, briefly touched down and toppled a power pole and a few large oak trees, which severely damaged a couple of mobile homes in the Ranch Oaks mobile home park along U.S. Highway 301, one mile west of Thonotosassa.Eyewitness accounts estimated the gustnado to have a diameter at the base of less then ten feet as it moved along the leading edge of the microburst. The maximum estimated winds of the gustnado were between 50 and 60 mph.
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While residents in parts of the Tampa Bay area feel spared by the worst of Hurricane Ian, many will be without power and cleaning up debris for days due to strong winds during the storm. However, the National Hurricane Center warned that central Florida still faces a significant threat of flooding due to the devastating storm.
Tampa Electric continues power restoration, still estimates 220K outages
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Florida’s Tampa Bay and Southwest Brace for Hurricane Ian - The New York Times
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Drone captures moment alligator attacks swimmer in Florida lake
For the fourth time in the last three weeks, someone in the Tampa Bay region has been attacked by an alligator. This attack, along the shoreline of Lake Thonotosassa in Hillsborough County, was actually captured on video by drone hovering above the lake. JC Defeats was rushed to Tampa General Hospital after a gator bit down on his head. Doctors performed a craniectomy, or surgery to remove a portion of his skull.
Man bitten in the face by alligator while swimming in Lake Thonotosassa | Tampa Bay News | Tampa | Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
It was pretty gnarly,' an unidentified witness said.
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Thonotosassa, Florida
| City | Thonotosassa |
| County | Hillsborough |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 33592 |
A utility company reported power lines down due to fallen trees and limbs from thunderstorm winds. Law enforcement reported two minor injuries due to falling trees at the Hillsborough State Park.