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Florida experienced a series of tornadoes that caused significant damage along the Gulf Coast. The National Weather Service issued tornado watches and warnings for various parts of the state, including central and northern Florida. The storms brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, and the risk of tornadoes. Clearwater and Crystal River were particularly affected, with two EF-2 tornadoes touching down. The tornadoes caused extensive damage, with winds reaching up to 125 mph. The severe weather event occurred just weeks after Hurricane Idalia impacted the area. Authorities urged residents to stay weather aware and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Two EF-2 tornadoes touched down in Florida on Friday, one in Clearwater and the other in Crystal River, north of Tampa. The tornado was on the ground for 5.5 mi with winds of 125 mph! This happened only weeks after Hurricane Idalia brought strong winds and flooding to the area https://t.co/tJtjJVT2PY
Tornadoes tore though Florida overnight, including one that had a “satellite” tornado orbiting it as it slammed areas near Clearwater Beach. That one was given an EF2 rating. https://t.co/Hzq3zOT3jg
The town of Dunedin was in 2 tornado warnings in 12 hours as strong storms rolled out of the Gulf of Mexico and onshore. The National Weather Service Office in Tampa Bay just confirmed EF-2 damage in Clearwater and another EF-2 in Crystal River this morning #FLwx https://t.co/k0aHq5rNxv
A #tornado watch is likely forthcoming in central Nebraska and far northern Kansas. A few tornadoes are possible there this afternoon ahead of a strong storm system. #NEwx #KSwx
And here comes another #Tornado over the water (waterspout now) but if it reaches the coast it will be a Tornado near Clearwater Beach / Caladesi/ Honeymoon Island again. 10 miles out… so 15-20 mins away. @WFLA https://t.co/3PrQlCGMwL
Dunedin, Florida, near Tampa Bay, is under its second tornado watch in 10 hours after destructive storms overnight. #FLwx https://t.co/4kPoFbpE9N
Multiple tornadoes hit Florida Wednesday night into Thursday morning, causing damage along the western coast of the peninsula. Damaging twisters hit near Clearwater and about 80 miles to the north. Read more: https://t.co/fanHB47Qz9 Photo from Clearwater Police Department https://t.co/ls0uDx91yt
#NEW Video of the tornado overnight in #Clearwater Florida! You can see the power flashes as the waterspout moves onshore and hits transformers! https://t.co/hODLurxV02
#NEW Video of the tornado overnight in #Clearwater Florida! You can see the power flashes as the waterspout moves onshore and hits transformers! https://t.co/EPUct67w66
Live Updates: Tornadoes slice through Tampa Bay early Thursday https://t.co/dyuVRyQlCN
Florida has been slammed by multiple tornadoes with damage reported on both coasts. https://t.co/jXektJhYhB
🌪 STORM RECAP: A surge of tropical moisture along Florida's Gulf coast caused waterspouts and reports of overnight tornadoes yesterday. #FLwx https://t.co/0i99YTgk5p
🌪️ After an active start to Thursday for the Sunshine State, a Tornado Watch has been issued for most of Central Florida through 3:00 PM. Storms could also bring 70 MPH winds and heavy rainfall. Meteorologist @EricaLopezWX has an update. #flwx https://t.co/BjxLdP33eQ
A Tornado Watch is in effect until 3 PM EDT for portions of northern and central Florida. Tornadoes and damaging wind gusts will be possible into the early afternoon. https://t.co/mDlAcn2lwW
The #tornado watch in Florida has been extended until 3 pm ET and has been extended south to once again include the Tampa Bay and Orlando areas. In addition to tornadoes, winds from thunderstorms could top 70 mph. #FLwx https://t.co/dxHsdL3Lej
We're tracking multiple active tornado warnings across Central Florida. There have already been reports of damage along the coast from these storms pushing inland. Tune into FOX 35 for the latest. @fox35orlando https://t.co/RuZiXu7soY
Homosassa Springs and Crystal River are also in the path of a separate #tornado warned storm. Call anyone you know in those areas and wake them up! #Flwx https://t.co/GL8Yldl6U5
Very strong rotation with a likely waterspout about to make landfall on northern Clearwater Beach. Dunedin, Palm Harbor and Tarpon Springs are in the path. This could produce significant damage. Take cover now and get out of mobile homes! #FLwx #tornado https://t.co/p0bV5DByrk
A Tornado Warning has been issued for Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough Counties. Radar has shown a strong signature for a waterspout offshore. We'll be watching these storms as they move inland overnight. https://t.co/9TWfO5h2oQ
Know someone in Clearwater, Dunedin or surrounding areas? You might want to wake them up. There’s strong rotation just west of Belleair that will move onshore soon. Can’t rule out a #tornado. #FLwx https://t.co/E7hfuu3OlT
The strongest rotation is on this storm heading for the coast of northern Hernando or southern Citrus County. This is probably producing a waterspout now and could maintain its intensity with a #tornado threat. #FLwx https://t.co/k3rh33wV7H
The Tampa radar shows a number of rotating storms with likely waterspouts out in the Gulf. These will be watched closely as they move towards the coast tonight. #flwx https://t.co/NtVlu99Ty3 https://t.co/FLHvm90FGX
A #tornado watch has been issued until 9 am EDT for most of the northern and central Florida Peninsula and the Big Bend coast. As these storms move east, a few tornadoes can't be ruled out with the strongest storms through this morning. #FLwx https://t.co/qigkmYLILF
The SPC has decided that a #tornado watch is likely forthcoming soon for a good chunk of Florida, stretching from the Big Bend to the Suncoast, as well as interior areas. The tornado threat should continue to increase overnight as the storms move in from the Gulf. #FLwx https://t.co/UG0f2xTYl3
A Tornado Warning has been issued for Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough Counties. We'll be watching storms coming out of the Tampa Bay region closely. The environment is becoming more conducive for tornadoes. https://t.co/EteD3IBTZt
3 waterspouts embedded in this line of storms heading for Florida’s West Coast tonight. These could produce tornadoes in the next couple of hours as they move onshore. Keep your phone close and stay weather aware esp from Tampa Bay north to the Nature Coast and Big Bend @WFLA https://t.co/CjXaoGsgnb
This area of thunderstorms- several of them are likely producing waterspouts now - is advancing eastward towards the west coast of Florida. A #tornado threat will exist with them overnight from about Sarasota north to Cedar Key and possibly up to St. Marks. #FLwx https://t.co/U0RNroLFwM
The #tornado potential is increasing along the west coast of Florida, particularly from about Punta Gorda north to Spring Hill. We need to watch more storms coming ashore overnight as well. A watch may be needed. #FLwx https://t.co/obKvQFazK1
There’s significant rotation on this storm just southeast of Sarasota along I-75. You need to take shelter now if you’re on the I-75 corridor in southern Sarasota County. A #tornado could touch down at any time. #FLwx https://t.co/FV5jBwbU2i
If you're in the central or northern Florida Peninsula, or along the Big Bend, you should make sure you have your NOAA Weather Radio on and set tonight. Additionally, make sure your phone is on and sounding. If a #tornado warning is issued, you need to be able to wake up. #FLwx
An isolated #tornado is possible this evening in central Florida, particularly near the warm front just north of the I-4 corridor. A watch is unlikely at this point, but may be needed later tonight as the threat increases. #FLwx https://t.co/Pn5V9wPe77
The risk for tornadoes and damaging winds will continue into tomorrow morning (10/12) in north/central Florida. A couple tornadoes, large hail, and isolated severe wind gusts are possible in the central Plains during the afternoon and evening. https://t.co/LZqoJZvAn3
The severe threat will ramp up this evening and continue overnight. With tornadoes possible, it’ll be important to have a way to be alerted. I’ll be in tonight keeping an eye on this threat for you. @fox35orlando https://t.co/AsI9AA7DC1 https://t.co/xJCvgZtVYT
Models (not just this one) are showing some concerning signatures for this evening and overnight. Tornadoes are possible. If you live in Central FL stay weather aware and download the free Max Defender 8 Weather App to watch breaking weather streams from our team. @WFLA https://t.co/cyRf1iM97s
There is a Slight Risk of severe weather this evening into the overnight for parts of northern/central Florida. A tornado or two along with damaging wind gusts are the primary hazards expected. #flwx https://t.co/p2Ss1V5k8y
🟡 The @NWSSPC has issued a slight risk (2/5, yellow) for severe storms across most of central and northern Florida today. Damaging gusts and a few tornadoes are possible this evening and overnight. https://t.co/f4ecRp32Un
SPC highlights Thursday morning tornado potential in Florida with latest tornado probabilities for Wednesday overnight and Thursday morning. Make sure you have a way to get the latest warnings if you are sleeping. https://t.co/DnyLxsav64
This turn around from arid Florida air, to deep deep tropical moisture (dewpoints near 80) is incredible. Available energy along / south of the warm front tomorrow into Thursday is very high. Strong subtropical jet too. Watch out for severe weather and isolated tornadoes. @WFLA https://t.co/ufQ3vE58a3
🌀 A tropical rainstorm is likely to impact the Gulf Coast, bringing the risks of widespread heavy rainfall and a few tornadoes. MyRadar meteorologist @MatthewCappucci has the latest update on what to expect. https://t.co/qJGwvQsbng