Making landfall somewhere around midnight in the panhandle and shoot off to the northeast. Were on a Tropical Storm warning coastal areas through Sarasota County. There youll see the Tropical Storm warnings in place. Now, heres where were talking about. The Tornado Warning in effect for southwestern Hernando County and also central pasco county. Its in effect until 6 00. So the next half hour. Theres the line were talking about. Just a few light strikes in there. But its a lot of wind sheer within here. Itself. Thats dangerous part of the storm. Over to vipir, you can see the path and where that effected area is. This may not be the last Tornado Warning. We had two others earlier today. That was another line that came through with this. G ar velocity relative to the radar site. You can see the sheer, little less than 60 mileperhour its moving rapidly north at 45 Miles Per Hour. Well zoom in and see some cities on that if we could to see whats in the path of this storm. Right along 41 there. You can see east of 41 and west of i75. This is west of land of lakes and the aaron area. Also obviously land of lakes region. Thats the highest amount of sheer. West of land of lakes on 41 you can see on the right side of and right along and moving to the north. Its going to move very, very quickly. This may be a tornado. E this this afternoon. And people on the ground have reported real violent weather for a short amount of time, maybe a couple minutes and then it moves on. Not surprising because its so strong. Thats the warning area in the southern part of hernando account. You can see the sheer tracks as we move farther south. That indicates theres been a lot of wind sheer within the atmosphere. So its basically like frontprints following along as the potential tornado tracks further to the north. Just in the last scan, you can west of highway 41 and the central part of pasco county, west of land love lakes, moving rapidly north at 45 Miles Per Hour according to National Weather service. So this is a Tornado Warning meaning a tornado is indicated on radar. And weve been watching the high sheer values with that strong line of thunderstorms you see offshore. You can see on max radar the thunderstorms that are coming offshore right now. But thats ahead of the line itself. Its indicative of intense atmosphere filled with a lot of wind sheer. And thats very classic in these bands that spiral off the center of the hurricane back to our west. You can see another one setting to the west of that. But this is all in advance of a very fastmoving atmosphere that provides a lot of wind sheer in our atmosphere. Well jump back to vipir here. You can see that area and the cities in the path of the storm because its moving so quickly. All the way up through greenfield it looks like just section of tornado county. Through that section. Hernando beach probably saw high winds earlier this afternoon with that Tornado Warning in effect for those folks, too, moving very, very quickly. Lets look at that close area and see where it is. Looks like its moving quickly to the north at 45 Miles Per Hour. 5a Junction West of the aaron areas i mentioned. Northwest of land of lakes. Rotation where that Tornado Warning is in effect until 6 00. That would be for the next half hour or so in through this area. That other line of thunderstorms coming offshore could produce more sheer in the atmosphere, more Severe Weather, Severe Weather wind gusts that could be violent for the region. We have seen rotation in the atmosphere. Thats what were seeing south but look how fast its moving. The sheer is definitely there. It changes from scan to scan on the radar. But perhaps a little less intense than it was, say, 5, 10 minutes ago. Doesnt mean that its gone. It just means that its a very intense area and could be briefly very, very violent with the strong winds. Again, we see this is all attached to the eastern side of the Tropical Storm or the hurricane. Now a category 1 hurricane that will make landfall in the florida panhandle. The first hurricane landfall in 11 years as it moves to the northeast at a very quick rate. Really picked up a forward speed because it picked up the upper level trough. And that just the fast steering currents tend to steer it along at a quick rate. We see these thunderstorms through the western part of citrus county. I call them thunderstorms. But mostly its wind and wind gusts. This is offshore of New Port Richey to the west of Pinellas County. Together with the briefly violent weather along coastal areas. So Pinellas County coastline from palm coast, Tarpon Springs to st. Pete beach. This is about to come onshore. Few Lightning Strikes. But mostly about the wind and the tornado potential. Inland areas. You may see a few scattered showers, thunderstorms. But mostly its this line off manatee and Sarasota County coastline headed your way right now moving north at about 45 Miles Per Hour. Very, very intense. Going to jump over to vipir here. Path of that system. Storm relative velocity is the way to do that. Watch the winds coming to and away from the radar site. When you see the bright green and red, very close to one another. The signature isnt isoclor as 5, 10 minute the signature isnt as close as it was 5, 10 minutes ago. Itll continue to race to the north at about 45 Miles Per Hour. Beaches, its clear of you. But just offshore you see that thunderstorms and high wind and very, heavy, squally rain showers. Thats how you describe it. Its a strong squall. Theyre just violent winds going to and metro from east to west, north to and fro from east to west. Very quickly, the satellite imagery. That shows where the center of rotation is. We talk about getting a Tropical Storm, a hurricane. Its almost fictional to some pe but this moves this can actually happen. And relatively, this is a weak category 1 hurricane at 75 mile perhour winds. So the effects are from a hurricane but theyre from a strong wind hurricane at 75 Miles Per Hour. You can imagine what a major hurricane of 100 plus Miles Per Hour. But there it is to the west coast of the tampa bay area. Center of rotation. Weve been talking about what past week or so are thunderstorms around the center. Clearly thats what its doing. This is beautiful how it tells the story. You can see how it continues to move all those showers onshore and that violent line of showers and thunderstorms we were at all times that is producing the that we were talking about that is producing that winds. Its that red line offshore well have to watch as well. This is developing ahead of that. We talked t you can see the cuplets, rotation. Thats still there on the reflectivity. This al go rhythm will algorythm will determine that height. This is a tropical system. We talk about high winds and storm surge. All are dangerous. For the bay area, storm sungar is probably the number one thing. Hurricane with 75 mileperhour winds just over Tropical Storm status is it can produce a lot of wind sheer and it can produce tornadoes. Thats exactly what its done this afternoon according to what the radar has been reporting. Weve had reports of violent weather. Tornadoes or strong winds well find out if theres any damage. Some occurring today has been in rural areas. But dangerous nonetheless. And as that line of storms comes onshore, well know well see some probably strong wind gusts as it moves very quickly to the north at 45 Miles Per Hour. Outer range will continue to show the thunderstorms further south. At the moment, we dont see other areas highlighted for wind sheer. But we know its out there today. Thunderstorms are moving at a rapid rate. Off clearwater comes this rain band moving from the west to the east. So looks like the intensity has come down a little bit. Is that right, guys . Would you say that on the sheer . The reason were staying on for the moment is to show you this line coming onshore. If you look at the sheer product, these highlighted areas can you clear those . Okay. Thats just showing the track of where the higher amounts of sheer values, the type of atmospheric effect that can produce tornadoes is following a trail or footsteps of where thats those brighter colors of sheer producing that Tornado Warning. This is moving rapidly north at 45 Miles Per Hour from north to south. Coming onshore in Pinellas County. And ill toss it back to the news folks because the intensity has come down a little bit. But that Tornado Warning is still in effect until 6 00 for about 20 more minutes for this area. And although the rotation isnt as distinct as it was, say, 5, 10 minutes ago, 10, 15 minutes storm and will be. So if youre in the southern part of Hernando County, moving up towards brooksville, notice youll get very strong winds as it moves over your area. This Tornado Warning is in effect until 6 00 p. M. Well th weve been showing you on radar, this is a powerful line of showers and a few thunderstorms. But mostly about the wind. You can see the broader picture around the eastern side of that category 1 hurne so well toss it back to our news anchors now and let you continue. And maybe well get reports there from the ground and see how its going out there. But this is yeah, steve, we appreciate it. And if you need to get back to us for any reason, let us know. Otherwise, well check back with you in about 15 minutes or so. Sounds good. All right. Stay close. We have much more to come on hurricane hermine. Well be right back in a few talk about bad timing. A Hudson Hospital left in fact dark, no power whatsoever after a Lightning Strike. The generator was fried. Supposed to go while the hospital closes until monday . Mel, this is pretty much the worst possible time for Something Like this to happen. Reporter it is, josh. Good evening from a rainy and messy hudson tonight. Its bad when you have a Lightning Strike. But during a hurricane at a hospital . Well, thats a nightmare. It was without a doubt the hermine. A Lightning Strike knocked out the power completely leaving more than 200 patients in the dark at bayonette point Regional Medical center. It creates a completely dark, powerless environment in the hospital. Reporter it became a race against the clock to get patients out safely. Our cameras were rolling as dozens of ambulances rushed in to help from as far away as orlando. The hospital c. E. O. Talked about the desperation of that cellphones and flashlights to begin the process of evacuating patients. Reporter the good news here, all patients were transported safely and now receiving treatment at other bay area hospitals. The bad news, bayonette point wont be open until monday. Urgent health senters are helping out. Bumps, bruises, cuts, any minor thing, youre prepared for any patients over the yeah, e absolutely. We look forward to helping out the community and being a useful resource. We are urgent care and pride ourselves on that. Reporter its less than 5 minutes away from the hospital in hudson and one of the places bayonete point is referring patients to with emergency injuries. Reporter if you emergency, life threatening, you can still come here. But youll be transported somewhere else. If you call 911, they will still transport you to another hospital. But theres no one inside right now because it is closed tonight. Josh . We know its illegal for a hospital to operate without an emergency generator. This has to be a big fix. You think theyll be finished by monday . Reporter thats what its sounding like. They want it up and running as quickly as possible. Couldnt come at a worst time. A Holiday Weekend during a hurricane eight Regional Hospital where so many people depend on services. Again, like i said, they are still sending out ambulances at this location. You just cant get treated here. Josh . This storm is still in its infancy. So a lot of trouble there. Melanie in hudson. Thank you so much, mel. Were just getting word that a Tornado Warning in pasco and hernando counties has been canceled. But well have much more coming were watching that line we were talking about coming onshore right now. The beauty of having these cameras you can actually record that and see what its looking like. You see a south wind at times gusting to 25 Miles Per Hour with the winds coming to the south as we were tracking that tornado. By the way, that warning is now canceled for pasco and Hernando County. Almost 2 inches of rain today. But over the last 10 minutes or so, you can see how bouncing camera and a bit more sea spray. The atmosphere looking more fog. The rain is coming down. That line is coming ashore right now. 81 degrees. The rainfall not as much. But certainly plenty of clouds around the area. So obviously the stronger winds are on the beaches themselves. Also down in venice, 84 degrees. Thats just offshore of venice. And the effects there from the hurricane hermine, 75 mileper hour winds moving to the north northeast at 14 Miles Per Hour. The advancement of the forward speed because of this upper level trough coming over and moving this thing to a quick fashion. Big bend area, Tropical Storm warnings all the way down to Sarasota County. Effects of tides definitely want to watch the high tide at 3 00 in the morning and 3 00 p. M. For tomorrow as the winds come more southwesterly. Ashore now. Some high winds and potential for tornadoes along the line and in the line itself. Well take a look at vipir right now. That indicates the strong winds probably gusting to Tropical Storm force strength. Theyre moving northeast at this point. So if its coming ashore on the beach, the strongest areas of wind. So initially when this line moves through Pinellas County which its doing now, that version of the northern spots, there youll see it offshore. Pretty good line. Thats moving just off of the area. The stronger thunderstorms are further south, though. Moving north at 45 Miles Per Hour. This area of storms. Within the line itself, some stronger wind gusts. Just palm harbor in st. Pete beach and then manatee county. West of manatee, bradenton and Sarasota County, too. The Tropical Storm warning in place. Part of the reason why they have these warnings in place are the strong wind gusts you can get inside the line. Category 1 hurricane in the gulf of mexico. Onshore flow carrying these rain bands that spiral off the center. Theres one, two, perhaps a third developing. These can be very violent. Some dry air coming in to the western side. That can tend to take a little bit of energy, moisture out of the storm. But theres energy wrapped up already in this thing. That dry air will be pulled around into these rain bands. Probably around midnight. About 100 miles offshore. Theres the water vapor imagery. Theres the drier air. All this moisture on the eastern side, probably have to drag off this area. That can weaken a system. But its plenty strong now. Last 24 hours, its really gotten its act together. Lines of equal pressure. These spiral bands. And that just indicates this onshore flow. Winds coming from the southwest. Thats about high tides now the next 24 hours. And that will continue to be a concern throughout the day for tomorrow. At 9 00 p. M. , 79 degrees. 85 degrees at 4 00 p. M. For us tomorrow. Still an on and off rainy day, especially for northern and coastal areas. Wind gust were seeing at times 35 Miles Per Hour in sarasota. Same number in clearwater. Less amounts inland. But its the coastal areas especially with the line coming ashore now. Well see overnight rains possible and possible bands come ago shore. As this moves ashore, itll lose intensity and strength. But well still see southwesterly wind throughout the day on the backside of the storm. That causes tide concerns, guys, and adds to the areas of flooding. Can tend to keep the water in so even if the sky is clear, we need to have our eyes on the tides at least another day or two. Absolutely. Thank, steve. We have the team of the week coming up at 8 00. Meanwhile, more storm coverage coming your way. Newschannel 8 at 6 00 is next. Steve is keith is here on what were working on. The coast is feeling the impact of hurricane hermine. This is at cedar key with really picking up. Plus storm surge has been causing flooding all along the Pinellas County coastline. How its effecting Clearwater Beach when we come back. Some call it an assessment. Some call it a tax. Whatever it is, city council will decide whether or not some people in tampa will pay for it tonight. Storm team 8 weather is sponsored by morgan morgan. Its the final days of the ford freedom sales event. And the deals just got better. . Im free to do what i want and have a good time. . Just announced 0 financing plus 500 labor day cash across the entire 2016 ford lineup. And specially tagged vehicles get an extra 1000 smart bonus cash. Freedom from interest. And freedom to choose with ford. Americas bestselling brand. . Im free, baby . Plus specially tagged vehicles get another 1000 smart bonus cash. Havertys furniture helps your home look perfect even when life isnt. Pretty hey. Umm. Sign here . Sure, you got a pen . I do thanks sweetie. Le is on now at havertys. Hermines heavy winds and powerful rain is battering the bay. This storm has intensified to a hurricane as it batters the coast. More at 6 00. Thank you for joining us tonight. Hermine is now a hurricane. And here is a live look at cedar key where conditions are starting to worsen. Look at indian shores. We are still seeing big waves at bay area beaches. And tampa has managed to dodge the brunt of this storm. And just look at how powe this was in lido key as the storm swept by Sarasota County. But we begin with chief meteorologist steve jerve. And steve, hermine is now historic. The first hurricane to landfall in florida in more than a decade. It will when it makes landfall later tonight, around midnight or so in the panhandle. Its about 100 miles offshore and moving northeast at about 14 Miles Per Hour. According to hurricane center, some very strong winds through Pinellas County right now racing through the area. So watch for high wind gusts. You can see southwest at 40 Miles Per Hour. South winds at 38 Miles Per Hour. Weve been tracking this on vipir and other systems. You can see the trees on the