Severe weather is moving across parts of Florida as a tornado watch was issued for several counties, with storm conditions expected to intensify through the evening.

Meteorologists are warning that strong thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall, and isolated tornadoes as the system moves through the region. Officials urged residents to remain alert, monitor weather alerts closely, and be prepared to take shelter quickly if warnings are issued. Drivers are also advised to use caution due to reduced visibility and the potential for localized flooding in low-lying areas.

Citrus County

Extreme Tornado Watch

Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 183 IN

EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL FLORIDA

POLK SUMTER

IN NORTHERN FLORIDA

LEVY

IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA

CITRUS HERNANDO HILLSBOROUGH

PASCO PINELLAS

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEVERLY HILLS, BRANDON, BRONSON,

BROOKSVILLE, BUSHNELL, CEDAR KEY, CHIEFLAND, CITRUS SPRINGS,

CLEARWATER, DADE CITY, FANNING SPRINGS, FLORAL CITY, HERNANDO,

HOLIDAY, HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, HUDSON, INVERNESS, JASMINE ESTATES,

LAKE PANASOFFKEE, LAKELAND, LAND O LAKES, LARGO, LECANTO,

NEW PORT RICHEY, SPRING HILL, ST. PETERSBURG, TAMPA,

THE VILLAGES, WILDWOOD, WILLISTON, WINTER HAVEN, AND ZEPHYRHILLS.

Hernando County

Extreme Tornado Watch

Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 183 IN

EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL FLORIDA

POLK SUMTER

IN NORTHERN FLORIDA

LEVY

IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA

CITRUS HERNANDO HILLSBOROUGH

PASCO PINELLAS

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEVERLY HILLS, BRANDON, BRONSON,

BROOKSVILLE, BUSHNELL, CEDAR KEY, CHIEFLAND, CITRUS SPRINGS,

CLEARWATER, DADE CITY, FANNING SPRINGS, FLORAL CITY, HERNANDO,

HOLIDAY, HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, HUDSON, INVERNESS, JASMINE ESTATES,

LAKE PANASOFFKEE, LAKELAND, LAND O LAKES, LARGO, LECANTO,

NEW PORT RICHEY, SPRING HILL, ST. PETERSBURG, TAMPA,

THE VILLAGES, WILDWOOD, WILLISTON, WINTER HAVEN, AND ZEPHYRHILLS.

Hillsborough County

Extreme Tornado Watch

Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 183 IN

EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL FLORIDA

POLK SUMTER

IN NORTHERN FLORIDA

LEVY

IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA

CITRUS HERNANDO HILLSBOROUGH

PASCO PINELLAS

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEVERLY HILLS, BRANDON, BRONSON,

BROOKSVILLE, BUSHNELL, CEDAR KEY, CHIEFLAND, CITRUS SPRINGS,

CLEARWATER, DADE CITY, FANNING SPRINGS, FLORAL CITY, HERNANDO,

HOLIDAY, HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, HUDSON, INVERNESS, JASMINE ESTATES,

LAKE PANASOFFKEE, LAKELAND, LAND O LAKES, LARGO, LECANTO,

NEW PORT RICHEY, SPRING HILL, ST. PETERSBURG, TAMPA,

THE VILLAGES, WILDWOOD, WILLISTON, WINTER HAVEN, AND ZEPHYRHILLS.

Pasco County

Extreme Tornado Watch

Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 183 IN

EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL FLORIDA

POLK SUMTER

IN NORHERN FLORIDA

LEVY

IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA

CITRUS HERNANDO HILLSBOROUGH

PASCO PINELLAS

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEVERLY HILLS, BRANDON, BRONSON,

BROOKSVILLE, BUSHNELL, CEDAR KEY, CHIEFLAND, CITRUS SPRINGS,

CLEARWATER, DADE CITY, FANNING SPRINGS, FLORAL CITY, HERNANDO,

HOLIDAY, HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, HUDSON, INVERNESS, JASMINE ESTATES,

LAKE PANASOFFKEE, LAKELAND, LAND O LAKES, LARGO, LECANTO,

NEW PORT RICHEY, SPRING HILL, ST. PETERSBURG, TAMPA,

THE VILLAGES, WILDWOOD, WILLISTON, WINTER HAVEN, AND ZEPHYRHILLS.

Pinellas County

Extreme Tornado Watch

Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 183 IN

EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL FLORIDA

POLK SUMTER

IN NORTHERN FLORIDA

LEVY

IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA

CITRUS HERNANDO HILLSBOROUGH

PASCO PINELLAS

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEVERLY HILLS, BRANDON, BRONSON,

BROOKSVILLE, BUSHNELL, CEDAR KEY, CHIEFLAND, CITRUS SPRINGS,

CLEARWATER, DADE CITY, FANNING SPRINGS, FLORAL CITY, HERNANDO,

HOLIDAY, HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, HUDSON, INVERNESS, JASMINE ESTATES,

LAKE PANASOFFKEE, LAKELAND, LAND O LAKES, LARGO, LECANTO,

NEW PORT RICHEY, SPRING HILL, ST. PETERSBURG, TAMPA,

THE VILLAGES, WILDWOOD, WILLISTON, WINTER HAVEN, AND ZEPHYRHILLS.

Polk County

Extreme Tornado Watch

Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 183 IN

EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL FLORIDA

POLK SUMTER

IN NORTHERN FLORIDA

LEVY

IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA

CITRUS HERNANDO HILLSBOROUGH

PASCO PINELLAS

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEVERLY HILLS, BRANDON, BRONSON,

BROOKSVILLE, BUSHNELL, CEDAR KEY, CHIEFLAND, CITRUS SPRINGS,

CLEARWATER, DADE CITY, FANNING SPRINGS, FLORAL CITY, HERNANDO,

HOLIDAY, HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, HUDSON, INVERNESS, JASMINE ESTATES,

LAKE PANASOFFKEE, LAKELAND, LAND O LAKES, LARGO, LECANTO,

NEW PORT RICHEY, SPRING HILL, ST. PETERSBURG, TAMPA,

THE VILLAGES, WILDWOOD, WILLISTON, WINTER HAVEN, AND ZEPHYRHILLS.

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